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Memorandum of Telephone Conversation, by Mr. J. Rives Childs of the Division of Near Eastern Affairs
Mr. Helm telephoned and stated the Embassy had had a reply to its telegram of October 2d. He read it to me over the telephone and it was substantially as follows:
“We have no special suggestions to make to the United States Department of State concerning Moroccan trade. We would prefer that agreed quantities of goods for consumption in Morocco be such as would not readily lend themselves to being commandeered for reexport to Europe, such as sugar, tea, soap and cotton goods. Moreover it would be preferable if the principal enemy deficiencies should be avoided, especially mineral oils.”
I informed Mr. Helm that the information would no doubt be found useful and would be conveyed to those interested.
Mr. Helm stated he was still awaiting a reply to the further inquiry he had made of London concerning Moroccan trade and he would communicate with me further.