File No. 814.48/39
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Guatemala ( Thurston )
Washington
,
January 24, 1918
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Sir: The Department has received your unnumbered despatch of January 2, in regard to the recent earthquakes in Guatemala, and commends your activity in immediately communicating this Government’s condolences to the President of Guatemala and in furnishing Americans with shelter, financial assistance, short-term emergency passports, and the use of the Legation’s mail pouch.
I am [etc.]
Frank L. Polk