811.20 Defense (M)/8069: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Ecuador (Long)
Washington, August 4,
1942—11 p.m.
562. Your 626, July 31 and 632, August 1.92 Rubber Reserve has instructed Grace and Company to purchase rubber at agreement price pending conclusion of arrangements with Ecuadorian Development Corporation. Reports received from Grace and Company indicate rubber destined for Argentina referred to in your no. 587 of July 1893 has been acquired for Rubber Reserve. Please confirm.
Welles