[Geist], Raymond [H.], Washington. To G.S. Messersmith, Havana., 1940 June 12

Enclosure: See No. 1378. John Abbink in Washington; has invited him to dine tonight; had long talk with [Henry Francis ?] Grady yesterday; he is occupied with commercial policies to be pursued in connection with foreign trade, and requested memorandum setting forth Geist's views on question; said to Goering on Oct. 9 that if Germany bombed Paris or London U.S. would enter war; U.S. not yet belligerant but no longer neutral; affording all possible aid to Allies tantamount to entering war; enclosing letter received from [George E.] Quisenberry and a copy of speech he made in Philadelphia; took up question [of personnel in U.S. Foreign Service] with [Charles Bridgham] Hosmer as [Breckinridge] Long has been ill; has been studying regulations and will be in position in few days to make some observations on agreement drawn up under Messersmith's guidance.