Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1925, Volume II

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The Secretary to the President (Sanders) to the Chief of the Division of Western European Affairs (Castle)

Washington, April 30, 1925.

My Dear Mr. Castle: The President directs me to send you the accompanying telegram from Mr. Harvey S. Firestone, Akron, Ohio, in the matter of securing the signature of the Liberian Government to the rubber planting agreements which were approved by the State Department.

Sincerely yours,

Everett Sanders

[Enclosure—Telegram]

Mr. Harvey S. Firestone to President Coolidge

Akron, Ohio, April 30, 1925—12:19 p.m.

I am having difficulty in securing signature of Liberian Government to the rubber planting agreements which were approved by the State Department. I am asking Mr. W. R. Castle for assistance. Knowing your interest in this rubber development I am taking liberty of advising you of the situation. Personal regards.

Harvey S. Firestone