882.124a/95: Telegram

The Chargé in Liberia ( Reber ) to the Secretary of State

122. Department’s telegram No. 70, August 21, 4 p.m. Dr. Smith sails tomorrow to visit neighboring countries as instructed. He expects to be absent about 23 days.

The President said to him yesterday that when arrangements providing for a more permanent medical adviser were concluded, he hoped that Dr. Smith would remain for another period.

Reber