821.6363 Barco/150: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Colombia (Piles)
45. Your 76, August 22, 4 p.m. Request Company’s representative immediately to inform you in writing what transpired and exactly what was said by the Solicitor of the Ministry of Industry when Company’s representative was notified of Barco resolution.
Upon receipt of this communication you should immediately address a note to the Minister for Foreign Affairs stating that you have been informed of certain statements made by the Solicitor of the Ministry of Industry and that you desire that this information which you have received should appear officially on the record of the case. You should then quote in full the letter from the Company’s representative. Make no further comment. Send Department copy of your note.