611.7431/5–545: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the United States Representative in Bulgaria (Barnes)
122. 1. Discussions have been held with General Crane concerning the exchange of goods between Bulgaria and the United States and/or other areas. It has been agreed here that Crane on his return there will discuss with you a suitable approach to the Bulgarian officials about specific commodities which may be exchanged, by quantities and values. There is great need for vegetable and fodder seeds, hides and skins, fruits, lumber, etc. United States can supply cotton, wool, medical supplies, and perhaps other items. Crane agreed to furnish the Department with a list of commodities available for export and Bulgarian requirements, together with quantities and values.
2. It is contemplated that the military and/or UNRRA39 will be the principal purchasers of the Bulgarian exports which probably will be used for civil relief or military purposes. In exchange Bulgarian requirements will be supplied hi a manner yet to be determined.
3. If transactions satisfactory to both parties can be developed their completion will be strongly supported through diplomatic channels wherever necessary.
4. Crane bears more detailed information copies of which together with detailed accounts of our conversations will be forwarded by pouch.40