800.85/772: Telegram

The Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery) to the Secretary of State

3923. Ship deal officially consummated today with the exchange of notes between Aranha and myself.29 Brazilians say that there will be no publicity here.

I will telegraph later regarding commodity transactions.

Please send surveyors requested in my 3787, September 23, 6 p.m.30

Caffery
  1. Copies of the notes and the charter were transmitted to the Department by the Ambassador in his despatch No. 8629, October 1, 1942, not printed. The agreement of September 30 provided for the chartering by the United States Government of 13 vessels owned by the Brazilian Government and the placing under the protection of American convoys 23 other ships flying the Brazilian flag. Provisions were included concerning the increase in the number of ships in the Brazilian-American trade, the loss of ships and compensation therefor, recruiting of personnel, etc. (800.85/775)
  2. Not printed.