[Messersmith, G.S., Mexico City]., 1942 November 10

Memorandum on conversation with representatives of Inter-American Navigation Company; informed them General [Abelardo L.] Rodriguez had formed Mexican company for boat construction and that meeting was arranged for them next morning; suggested contract be kept simple as possible; Rodriguez an able and straightforward businessman who is impatient of red tape, unnecessary details, and legal jargon; if deal cannot be made with him, useless to pursue matter through other persons or firms.