839.415/108: Telegram
The Ambassador in Haiti (White) to the Secretary of State
Port-au-Prince, February
10, 1944—3 p.m.
[Received 7 p.m.]
[Received 7 p.m.]
31. Original of Trujillo invitation received. President Lescot warns that the projected meeting will have no effect upon the future course of Trujillo’s conduct. Solely to please American Government, he will accept invitation.
- 1.
- Please ascertain whether Trujillo is agreeable to publication of his invitation. For your private information. Way of breaking news to Haiti [apparent omission] probably resentful.
- 2.
- President Lescot would like to have as witnesses at meeting you and myself.
- 3.
- President Lescot considers the meeting should be on the boundary. Private note. Having in mind new road I suggested Malpasse-Jimaní frontier.
The preceding telegram was sent to Ciudad Trujillo.
White