File No. 763.72112/10027a
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page)
1185. For Sheldon [from Fuller, War Trade Board]:
No. 1160. Frothingham. What progress has been made in matter urging adoption effective enemy trade restrictions by Portugal? Portuguese in certain South American countries are cloaking enemy [Page 1055] trade. Our representatives advise only effective remedy is adoption of full enemy trade restrictions by Portugal. This should be discussed with British in furtherance of early decision concerning publishing enemy trading list for Portugal which was subject of communications from you several months ago. French representative, Washington, has been instructed by his Government to ask cooperation United States in obtaining British assistance urging Portugal to act immediately. Await your advice as to situation. Fuller.