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811.20 Defense (M)/2111: Telegram

The Ambassador in Colombia ( Braden ) to the Secretary of State

Bogotá , May 27, 1941—11 p.m.
[Received May 28—1:26 a.m.]

175. Department’s No. 124, May 12 [23]. Today while discussing other matters with President Santos it was opportune for me to mention [Page 41] possible platinum arrangements. He expressed his enthusiasm for such a plan but said he would like to consult practical phases with his advisers.

Braden