Office of the Historian

560.AL/8–247: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Consulate at Geneva

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Washington, August 2, 1947—4 p.m.

943. For Clayton from Wood. Steelman said at 2:00 p.m. EST: “Send secret word to Clayton that President gives him authority if he needs to use it and will approve TAC letter1 Monday.” Understands approval will not be made public. Also said: “The Boss and I know what Will is up against and hope he has luck”. [Wood.]

Marshall
  1. Telegram 951 to Geneva, August 5, informed Clayton that the words TAC letter should have read “TAC recommendation as amended by Secretary’s letter.” (560.AL/8–247) This meant that he had the authority to cut the tariff on wool.↩