811.7353b W 52/23: Telegram

The Minister in Portugal (Dearing) to the Secretary of State

[Extract]

67. My telegram number 66 August 5, 11 a.m. Learn … reservation … provides all South American traffic shall pass through Saint Vincent in the Cape Verde Islands …

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I shall make no protest until Department has consulted Western Union and instructed me. Endeavoring to secure printed text but may have to wait a few days.

Please instruct soonest possible. London informed.

Dearing