124.24/7–2547: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Bolivia
confidential
us urgent
us urgent
Washington, July 25,
1947—noon.
431. Urtel 686 July 23.99 Emb authorized acquire Ernst residence property free and clear all encumbrance at cost up to 5,500,000 bolivianos. Payment Ernst be made by Bolivian Govt through bank against delivery good and sufficient deed in fee simple. See Depcirinstr Sept 20, 194599 for procedure. Bolivian Govt to receive credit for dollar equivalent of payment against its obligations to US under lend-lease.
Marshall