811.3332/102: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery)
218. Your 357, July 17, noon. It is proposed to have the U. S. S. Quincy and U. S. S. Wichita remain in Rio de Janeiro until July 25 in order that they may pick up their mail. Since their continued [Page 1166] presence in the South Atlantic seems desirable and since Mr. Wilson recommends a return visit to Montevideo sometime in the third week in August, the following schedule of visits to ports north of Rio has been worked out, which it is hoped will be satisfactory. Leave Rio July 25, arrive Bahia July 31, depart Bahia August 5, arrive Pernambuco August 9, depart Pernambuco August 13, arrive Montevideo August 23.
Unless you perceive objection, you are requested to ascertain whether the visits to Brazilian ports in this latest schedule is agreeable to the Brazilian authorities.
Please expedite reply.