Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1927, Volume III

817.24/162a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Nicaragua (Eberhardt)

Washington, April 27, 1927—1 p.m.

77. The Nicaraguan Minister states that his Government desires to purchase from the War Department 3 thousand Enfield rifles and 3 million rounds of ammunition. Please consult with Mr. Stimson⁵⁴ and Admiral Latimer⁵⁵ and report by cable whether in your opinion it is necessary or advisable to make this sale at this time.

Kellogg

54. Col. Henry L. Stimson, personal representative of the President of the United States.
55. Commander of the Special Service Squadron.