Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, The American Republics, Volume V

835.796/263a: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Argentina (Armour)

Washington, March 7, 1942—3 p.m.

322. In view of Prebisch’s⁹⁰ statement that the Argentine Government would block the proceeds of funds resulting from the purchase of French ships in Argentina, as reported in the inclosure to your despatch no. 4199, February 20,⁹¹ the Department suggests that if you perceive no objection, you endeavor to persuade the authorities to block the proceeds should Argentina purchase planes and spare parts from Air France.

Welles

90. Raúl Prebisch, General Manager of the Banco Central de la República Argentina.
91. Despatch No. 4199 not printed, but for memorandum of February 20, by the Second Secretary of Embassy in Argentina, enclosed in the despatch, see p. 455.