Messersmith, G.S., Mexico City. To Cordell Hull, Washington., 1944 July 27

2 copies. Enclosures: See Nos. 1609, 1611, & 1614. Is not a sentimental person, but has been unusually moved today by marks of appreciation received on 30th anniversary of entry into Foreign Service; enclosing copies of letters received from Foreign Minister [Ezequiel] Padilla, Senator [Emilio] Araujo, one of leading members of Mexican Senate, and Manuel Tello, Undersecretary of Foreign Relations; was called to the Palace where President Avila Camacho offered his verbal congratulations.