File No. 300.115/7074b
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page )
2748. Department’s 2698, 11th.1 Legation Hague cables that following quantities sugar-beet seed destined for United States are now at Rotterdam without British shipping permits: 1,200 bags for Freeman, 3,000 for DeRekowski and 3,000 for Winterhalter exclusive of 15,000-bag and 200-bag lots forming subject Department’s 2698. In view permits already given urge immediate issuance substitute permits covering amounts stated as well as for the two lots just mentioned, requesting that British Consul Rotterdam be instructed by telegraph, as it is desired to ship seed on steamer sailing 24th instant. Impending opening of planting season in United States makes it imperative that seed to be of use come forward without further delay.
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