811.20 Defense (M)/6752: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Costa Rica (Scotten)
Washington, May 20,
1942—4 p.m.
189. Your 251 of May 19. Draft of contract is being sent by air mail. It is suggested that you request that exports of rubber be embargoed pending its signature, in order to prevent any further sales other than to United States interests.
Hull