800.51W89 U.S.S.R./83a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Bullitt)
160. To be shown Troyanovsky please wire in briefest terms possible statement of substance of what was understood in conversations with Litvinov while here as to method of payment of indebtedness by added interest on trade transactions supervised by Export-Import Bank, and negativing suggestion that a straight cash loan or a straight uncontrolled credit was ever contemplated. Think you were present at all conversations and if so please make that clear. If you think desirable send in nonconfidential code without making reference to this telegram.