File No. 701.7111/14

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Rumania ( Andrews )

[Telegram]

51. Your 122, August 22. Dr. Constantin Anghelescu entirely agreeable to this Government as Minister from Roumania.

In conveying this information to the Roumanian Government say that in view of the critical international situation and the earnest desire of the United States to assist Roumania immediately and in every practical and material way, the Government of the United States would be pleased if Doctor Anghelescu could be accompanied by Roumanian experts who could discuss with American officials the best means of assisting Roumania. This Government will endeavor to send aid without awaiting arrival of commission if it can be advised of most vital needs of Roumania.

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