Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1944, The American Republics, Volume VII

812.6363/12–1844

Memorandum by the Secretary of State to President Roosevelt

[ Washington ,] December 18, 1944.

I understand Ambassador Messersmith is seeing you tomorrow for the purpose of discussing with you, among other matters, the Mexican oil situation.

I wanted you to know that we have given careful consideration to the oil situation in Mexico and that the point of view that Ambassador Messersmith will present to you represents the considered judgment of this Department.

E. R. Stettinius, Jr.