825.5151/396

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Chile (Philip)

No. 231

Sir: Reference is made to your despatch No. 601 of May 19, 1937, enclosing a note which you presented to the Minister for Foreign Affairs on May 17 last in regard to the treatment being received by this country with respect to foreign exchange control in Chile.

The Department approves your action in this instance, but it prefers that you consult with it before presenting any formal notes on this subject in the future.

Very truly yours,

For the Secretary of State:
Sumner Welles