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

832.8595/1: Telegram

The Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery) to the Secretary of State

Rio de Janeiro, March 11, 1942—5 p.m.
[Received 6:35 p.m.]

797. Aranha⁷ tells me that the Government has ordered all Brazilian boats to take refuge in nearest ports. He says that they will arm those in Brazilian ports. He asks if we can do anything about helping to arm those in United States ports.

Caffery

7. Oswaldo Aranha, Brazilian Minister for Foreign Affairs.