File No. No. 814.01B/1
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Guatemala ( Leavell)
Your July 4, 10 a.m. Has legislation similar to the United States Trading with the Enemy Act been enacted? If so, cable summary.
It is most important that provision should be made in such legislation to invest full powers of sale of German properties in the Administration.
You may inquire of Guatemalan Government whether it should wish the friendly assistance and advice of a member of the United States War Trade Board for a short period to assist in organizing any bureau created by this legislation and thus insuring more perfect cooperation between Guatemala and the United States in these matters. Such a man would be paid by the United States War Trade Board.
Mail promptly statement showing approximate value Electric Light Co., Guatemala City, and normal earnings gross and net.