812.24/477

The Mexican Chargé ( Castro-Leal ) to the Secretary of State

[Translation58]

Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that the Government of Mexico is negotiating with the Douglas Company of Los Angeles, California, for the purchase of eight airplanes of the type used by the American Army. My Government wishes to have those airplanes completely equipped with the accessories applied for and to that end I respectfully request Your Excellency to use your valuable influence with the appropriate authorities in order that the necessary permit be granted for installing the said machines [Page 234] with equipment for bombardment, photography, electrical installation, etc.

I thank Your Excellency in advance for the attention and support you may be pleased to give to this request and take pleasure [etc.]

Antonio Castro-Leal
  1. File translation revised.