Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151938-02-180949-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6925Hitler summoned Schuschnigg to Berchtesgaden and made demands which left Austria with no real independence; no agreement binding to Hitler; afraid Schuschnigg will meet same fate as Dollfuss if he resists; if France and England had reacted more strongly the situation might have been different, for Hitler not yet ready to go to war; Czechoslovakia will be next to go; Hitler told Schuschnigg Germany had mission to gather the 80 million Germans in one force which would make Germany master of Europe; disintegrating movement in Southeastern Europe cannot be stopped; England seeks to purchase security by giving Germany free hand in Southeastern Europe; Americans finally realizing what developments throughout world may mean to us; not disturbed concerning long range of U.S. internal situation; duties [in the Department] remain heavy and exhausting, but health good; hopes Heineman and Mrs. Heineman will come for visit while they are in America.Typed Letter Copy, 7 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.OtherMSS 109