721.23/695: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Ecuador (Dawson)
1. Your 1, January 9, 3 p.m. In a note presented to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru yesterday8 this Government, at request of Brazilian Government, supported Brazil’s proposal that Peru turn over to Brazil Leticia territory which after a short period will be restored by Brazil to Colombia on the understanding that both countries will then endeavor to settle their differences through conversations at the Brazilian Foreign Office, in which Ecuador might also be invited to participate. This Government therefore in writing supported Brazil’s proposal covering possibility of Ecuador being invited to participate. Department understands that Colombia has accepted the Brazilian proposal, including the participation of Ecuador. Ecuadoran Minister was this morning advised of above.