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339.115 General Motors Export Co./159: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in the Dominican Republic (Schoenfeld)

Washington, May 20, 1935—7 p.m.

28. Your 71 May 20, 1 p.m.25 You are authorized to urge President Trujillo to withdraw charges against Barletta, making appropriate [Page 503] reference to my statements to the Dominican Minister as reported in Department’s 25 May 14, 7 p.m. and to the fact that American interests are sustaining injury as the result of Barletta’s continued imprisonment.

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