823.24/1184
The Ambassador in Peru (White) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 24.]
Sir: With reference to the Department’s circular instruction of March 23, 1944 (File No. 810.24/495A)10 on the subject of markings and insignia on Lend-Lease material supplied to the other American republics, I have the honor to inform the Department that the Acting Military Attaché to the Embassy, Major G. A. Little, has advised me that instructions similar to those in the communication under reference have been received by his office.
In consequence thereof the appropriate Peruvian authorities have been advised that United States insignia will be removed from Lend-Lease equipment, whenever possible, prior to delivery to the Peruvian authorities. When such removal may not be possible, authorization has been accorded to the Peruvian authorities to eliminate United States Army markings.
Respectfully yours,
Counselor of Embassy
- Not printed; it indicated that the Department had received reports of the use of equipment bearing the markings and insignia of Lend Lease in quelling domestic disorder.↩