721.23/1053: Telegram
The Ambassador in Brazil (Morgan) to the Secretary of State
Rio de
Janeiro, February 8, 1933—2
p.m.
[Received February 8—12:35 p.m.]
[Received February 8—12:35 p.m.]
16. Department’s telegram 22, February 7, 6 p.m. Foreign Minister confirmed today that at the termination of the 60 days period Brazil definitively understands that she will turn over Leticia to Colombia.
“Transfer” can be substituted for “cede” in my 14, February 7, 5 p.m.
It has yet to be decided whether the period of 60 days shall begin with the signing at Rio de Janeiro of the agreement to transfer Leticia temporarily to Brazil’s care or when Brazil begins to take charge of the territory transferred.
Morgan