611.626/163: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Wallace)
Washington, April 7,
1920—1 p.m.
703. For Rathbone for Perret from War Trade Board.
Embassy’s 851, March 29, 11 p.m.
In reply to paragraph 7 your cable, plans are under way for Textile Alliance to privately purchase 1200 tons dyes if necessity arises and on certain conditions. As it seems preferable to make these arrangements with some representative body rather than with an individual, Patterson’s offer should be held in abeyance. Expect to cable you definite advice April 8. All of the above is confidential except to Patterson.
Colby