891.6363 Standard Oil Co./423: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Iran ( Engert )
Washington
, December 27, 1939—4 p.m.
71. The Department was not apprised of the intention of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to send a representative to Iran prior to the receipt of your 170, December 21, 7 p.m. However, the Washington representative of the company now states that Anderson is fully authorized to discuss petroleum trade and exploration possibilities in Iran.
Hull