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

103.9169 Lima: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Peru (White)

Washington, May 16, 1944—8 p.m.

517. From FEA,⁵⁸ for Libbey.⁵⁹ Detailed proposals regarding Peruvian Overall Agreement follow in few days by letter. However, general terms we propose are as follows:

1. Extension without specific termination date but cancellable on three months’ notice.

2. USCC⁶⁰ entitled to change quantities to be purchased or prices to be paid for copper, lead and zinc on three months’ notice.

3. Mercury, tungsten, molybdenum, antimony to be dropped from agreement.

We invite your comments following receipt of details in our letter. [FEA.]

Hull

58. Foreign Economic Administration.
59. Warren G. Libbey, Foreign Economic Administration representative in Lima.
60. United States Commercial Company.