File No. 763.72112/4646

The Ambassador in France ( Sharp) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

2459. Consul General Marseilles has received letter from Carl Grubnau & Son of Philadelphia to the effect that Waters Ricodeau & Co. of Marseilles have been advised by the Ministry of Blockade to suspend commercial relations with the said firm pending decision of the defense as to trade relations with firms previously carried on the French black list. Does Department desire that the matter be submitted to the French Government with a view to having this restriction withdrawn as regards Grubnau & Son?

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