Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1941, The American Republics, Volume VII

811.20 Defense (M)/2463: Telegram

The Ambassador in Colombia (Braden) to the Secretary of State

Bogotá, June 24, 1941—midnight.
[Received June 25—11:13 a.m.]

234. Reference is made to my telegram No. 225. Minister for Foreign Relations today stated to me enabling decrees had all been issued. Manager of Bank of Republic informed Commercial Attaché⁶⁵ bank is prepared to purchase platinum for account of Metals Reserve Company charging only necessary expenses of the operation. He desires information regarding price, terms, form of contract with Metals Reserve Company, shipping arrangements, etc.

Please instruct.

Braden

65. Merwin L. Bohan.