[Messersmith, G.S.], [Washington]. To Raymond H. Geist, Berlin., 1938 February 25

Hitler realized he could not proceed with his external program until he had internal affairs coordinated; may have further internal trouble because of rivalry of Party leaders; German expansion to proceed, but Germany may have trouble with Balkans; pressure to be both political and economic; would not be surprised if [Anthony] Eden headed new English government.