Foreign Relations of the United States, 1946, The American Republics, Volume XI

811.24532/1–3046: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil ( Berle )

confidential

Washington , February 4, 1946—7 p.m.

176. Urtel 207 Jan 30.¹⁵ Dept is actively pursuing subject of air base installations. Commitment to turn installations over to Brazilian Govt now admitted by FLC as well as War Dept but channels and mechanics still to be worked out. Instructions will be sent as soon as possible. Temporary delivery of custody suggested urtel undesirable.

Byrnes

15. Not printed.