Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1933, The American Republics, Volume IV

704.2123/1: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Peru (Dearing)

Washington, February 16, 1933—1 p.m.

32. In view of severance of diplomatic relations between Colombia and Peru¹ the Colombian Government has requested that the United States Government assume charge of Colombian interests in Peru, specifically of the archives of the Colombian Legation. The Colombian Government has been advised that this Government will comply with this request if agreeable to the Peruvian Government.

Please advise Peruvian Government of foregoing and cable reply.

Stimson

1. See telegram No. 39, February 15, 2 p.m., from the Minister in Colombia, p. 479.