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

710 Consultation 3A/611: Telegram

The Ambassador in Uruguay (Dawson) to the Secretary of State

Montevideo, January 29, 1944.
[Received January 29—12:55 p.m.]

127. For Knapp²⁵ from Spaeth. Yesterday Committee sent cable to Argentina expressing satisfaction decision to break,²⁶ noting decision was taken because proof espionage activities undermining national sovereignty and continental security and expressing Committee’s desire collaborate with Argentina in study measures common defense Continent against Axis political aggression. [Spaeth.]

Dawson

25. Laurence A. Knapp, Liaison Officer between the United States and the Committee, and Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States.
26. For correspondence indicating United States interest in the break of diplomatic relations between Argentina and the Axis, see pp. 228 ff.