721.23/1043: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil (Morgan)
22. Your 14, February 7, 5 p.m. Is it definitely understood that at the end of the 60 day period whatever the outcome of the negotiations Brazil will turn Leticia over to Colombia. This is the only [Page 465] basis on which Colombia could possibly accept and was the point emphasized in White’s telephone conversation with Thurston yesterday.11 Rush reply.
Was the word “cede” used by the Brazilian authorities? The use of this expression might cause difficulty in having Colombia accept proposal. Get in writing revised Brazilian formula and cable complete text.