The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Great Britain (Laughlin)
3840. Your 4888, September 13. Sugar-beet seed has been purchased relying on informal agreement reported in your 3760, February 11. Ascertain if that agreement is recognized. Michigan Sugar Company has made repeated applications through American Express Company to British Consul General, Rotterdam, and through Holland-America Line to British Foreign Office. Cable American Consul, Rotterdam, if necessary, regarding these applications. Insist upon permit for Michigan Sugar Company and for DeRekowski and urge blanket permit be cabled British Consul General, Rotterdam, covering our normal requirements as in fulfillment of agreement. Seed now at Rotterdam liable to deterioration if not shipped soon.