832.796/773: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery)
Washington, February 5,
1942—midnight.
292. Your 348, February 4, 8 p.m. You are authorized to make a commitment for the purchase of the Lati planes at a reasonable price upon their being requisitioned by the Brazilian Government, which it is hoped will be done immediately.
The D. S. C. is cabling appropriate authority to Harding to arrange for the purchase of the planes.
Hull