811.20 Defense (M)/7842: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Guatemala (Des Portes)

283. For Holt. Your 251, July 20. Rubber Reserve, Board of Economic Warfare and Department believe that you have been exceptionally successful in obtaining agreement on basis outlined, and you are authorized to sign an agreement on this basis. Please advise when signature completed so that a press release may be issued and also forward as soon as possible copies of signed agreement.

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