840.48 Refugees/4082: Telegram

The Ambassador in Mexico (Messersmith) to the Secretary of State

748. Department’s 1185, July 24. With minimum 2 months’ notice 500 to 1,000 additional refugees could be accomplished [accommodated?] in Colonia Santa Rosa.

For additional large groups it would be necessary to establish new centers and we would require 5 to 6 months’ advance notification.

Messersmith