831.00/10–2845: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Venezuela (Corrigan)
Washington, October
30, 1945—3 p.m.
700. We have discussed at some length with officials of petroleum companies having interests in Venezuela assurances described urtel 1009, October 28, 5 p.m., and we feel it would be helpful if as soon [Page 1417] after recognition as may be convenient you were to take occasion to thank Señor Betancourt for assurances mentioned.
Byrnes