816.48/79: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Guatemala (Thurston)

President of Salvadoran Red Cross requests American Red Cross to provide 100 tents to shelter those made homeless by recent earthquake. Ascertain from American Red Cross or other sources what tents, if any, at Guatemala City are in suitable condition and available for relief purposes at San Salvador. Inform Amlegation, San Salvador and act upon its advice. American Red Cross will pay expenses. Cable Department full particulars.

Phillips