811.51/5072: Telegram
The Ambassador in Chile (Bowers) to the Secretary of State
Santiago, September
2, 1942—6 p.m.
[Received 9:12 p.m.]
[Received 9:12 p.m.]
1418. Department’s No. 884, August 8, 6 p.m. Yesterday a decree was signed prohibiting the importation, (except for $250 when approved by the Exchange Control Commission) and holding of dollar currency by private persons or transactions except with the knowledge and consent of the Central Bank. I am awaiting a copy of the decree promised by the Foreign Office and will send brief summary by cable.4 Copy and translation by air mail.5
Bowers