825.6374/1168
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Chile (Culbertson)
Sir: There are transmitted herewith for your information copies of letters under date of May 876 and June 14, 1933,77 from Messrs. Sullivan and Cromwell of 48 Wall Street, New York City, with reference to the interests of the owners of the Anglo-Chilean Consolidated Nitrate Corporation 7% Debentures with relation to the reorganization of the nitrate industry in Chile, together with copies of the Department’s replies thereto.76
In connection with the letter of Messrs. Sullivan and Cromwell above referred to, dated June 14, last, you are authorized, unless you perceive objection thereto, to request the appropriate authorities of the Chilean Government informally to give adequate opportunity to the representative of the Compañía Salitrera Anglo-Chilena and the holders of its securities to present their views with regard to the bill now before the Chilean Congress.
Very truly yours,