837.61351/3860: Airgram

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

No. A–1271. Reference Embassy’s Airgram A–822, May 1, 12:30 p.m. Your recommendation to send sugar insurance investigator to Habana to examine insurance deal has received careful consideration of the Department and CCC, which agency awaits a reply to its letter of April 20 to Institute, mentioned in Department’s instruction No. 1551 of April 26.50 Although arrangement was announced two months ago, details have not been submitted and CCC prefers to have review of matter take place in Washington with full responsibility on Institute for presenting satisfactory coverage. When facts are before CCC, a speedy decision can be reached.

You are requested to ascertain from Institute how soon CCC may expect reply, which, of course, should be expedited.

(Banking arrangements have already been made by CCC for June first payment.)

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