721.23/951: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Cuba (Guggenheim)
5. Your 8, February 2, noon. Please explain to Mr. Ferrara the background of the Leticia matter as set forth in the telegram which the Secretary of State sent to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru on January 25, a copy of which was sent to you in Department’s circular instruction of same date.80 Colombia is merely defending her own territory; territory which has been recognized by all, including [Page 447] Peruvian Government, as being Colombian. Department thinks it important that Cuba should support action on basis of Kellogg Pact.
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