811.34553B/6–2744: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Portugal (Norweb)77
1849. With reference to paragraph (1) of Department’s 1848, June 27, 10 p.m., we understand that Love will have preliminary plans and figures ready for presentation to Salazar upon his arrival in Lisbon. Since he plans to be there only a limited time and since you undoubtedly will desire his assistance in disposing of all outstanding issues with Salazar relating to Santa Maria, it is important that you proceed without waiting for the Supply Purchase negotiations to be concluded. We do not believe the British fully appreciate all of the details that will have to be worked out with regard to Santa Maria after the CCS decision is presented to Salazar. Inasmuch as the whole Santa Maria project is dependent upon the speed with which it is carried out, every effort must be made to avoid any further delay.
- Repeated on the same date to London as No. 5077, referring to Department’s 5074, June 27 (1848 to Lisbon, supra), and 5076, June 27, not printed.↩