File No. 654.119/58
The Special Representative of the War Trade Board ( McCormick ) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 29, 8.30 a.m.]
2817. Our 19. Have received from Berne telegram No. 2089 of November 22, 10 a.m. Dresel arrived yesterday morning confirming and elaborating upon information contained therein; are conferring daily with Allies upon this situation. Have requested the Swiss Minister in Paris to request his Government to send some one with authority to negotiate with Taylor and me while here; have also requested our Legation in Berne to make the same request. It may be necessary for us to agree to advance grain until Argentine crop available in accordance with Taylor cable to Hoover.