Messersmith, G.S., Havana. To Laurence Duggan, Washington., 1940 March 13

Returning correspondence carried inadvertently from Department; had good trip down; comfortably settled at Nacional; has received many kindnesses from Cuban and American friends; had hour's talk today with President [Federico Laredo Bru]; found understanding attitude; hopes to see number of leading people in Government soon; not overly sanguine, but sees some encouraging features in situation; should keep down discussion of sugar quotas at home.