891.24/233: Telegram
The Minister in Iran (Dreyfus) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 12—11:13 p.m.]
257. Department’s 205–6 and 7, August 8. I have discussed question of American advisers with Prime Minister along lines suggested by Department. Qavam assured me he strongly favors employment of American advisers who will be given wholehearted support by him and his Government. He said he appreciated necessity appointment of strong and cooperative Finance and Food Ministers and hence has already appointed an especially capable man to former post. (I understand Taqizadeh who is in London has not yet accepted the post). Qavam was delighted with suggested appointment of Millspaugh but stressed he would have less broad powers than on previous mission due to present democratic form of government. I personally am of opinion that Department has executed a grand coup in Millspaugh appointment which will have most favorable repercussions here. Qavam was also pleased with appointment of Sheridan.