Messersmith, G.S., Havana. To Cordell Hull, Washington., 1941 January 24

In accordance with Hull's instructions, called on [Jose Manuel] Cortina and informed him of latest developments in U.S. action and policy with respect to Far Eastern and European situation; set forth to him in detail nature and objectives of bill now before U.S. Congress permitting full aid to American republics for defense work; Cortina gave assurance that U.S. could count on Cuba for whatever help she could give.