632.0023/5: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Brazil (Washington)

64. Your 96 and 97 of October 14, 7 p.m., and October 15, 10 a.m. Department sent following telegram No. 2 of October 14, 5 p.m., to Consul at Pernambuco:

“For your personal and confidential information, as Pernambuco is in the hands of revolutionists, Department will not take steps to have ships call there if the Brazilian authorities refuse to give them clearance for that port. You will please be guided accordingly.”

Stimson