810.20 Defense/10–1144: Airgram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Cuba (Braden)

A–1779. ReDepts secret circular instruction August 1. Favorable replies to proposed staff conversations have now been received from Peru, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Mexico and conversations began in Rio de Janeiro on October 10. Notes proposing conversations will shortly be presented to other Foreign Ministers. In view of decision reached while Ambassador Braden was here, you should not present note to Cuban Foreign Minister45 at this time. However, you may in your discretion wish to raise subject confidentially and informally with Grau,46 telling him formal presentation of note will be held up until he is ready to receive it.

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  1. Jorge Mañach y Robato.
  2. Ramón Grau San Martín, President of Cuba.