832.24/304
The Chargé in Brazil (Burdett) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 27.]
Sir: I have the honor to refer to my telegram No. 671 of December 17, 9 a.m., and previous correspondence, concerning the detention of the Siqueira Campos. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs me that the vessel is taking on coal at Gibraltar and is expected to sail at once for Brazil.
With the release of the ship the most serious results have narrowly been averted. It is of course understood by the Foreign Office and by the chief Government officials in Brazil that the ship would not have been released but for vigorous action by the United States. Dr. Aranha expresses his indebtedness and gratitude to the Department, [Page 658] but the Brazilian press has not mentioned any help or support from the United States Government.
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Respectfully yours,