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Scope and Contents Comments on relations with press, with publishers, editors, and correspondents, on influence of press, and on freedom of press in various countries; mentions specifically some of the world's great newspapers, such as the New York Times, the Christian Science Monitor, the Washington Post, the Chicago Daily News, and various European and Latin American newspapers; Messersmith maintained good relationships with many of the foremost correspondents, and speaks warmly of [Frederick T.] Birchell,...

Scope and Contents Photocopy. Original in Historical Society of Delaware. Pays tribute to Cordell Hull, and presents intimate picture of his character, personality and achievements; completely obsessed by his work, he enjoyed few recreations and disliked social life, preferring to spend his evenings quietly at home; he enjoyed most people, but the few he disliked he would rarely see; describes his association with President Roosevelt, who rarely disagreed with him in matters of Foreign policy, with Henry...

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Has been travelling on the ocean for over a week and out of touch, but sure events have been thoroughly covered by newspapers.

A real revolution has taken place [in Germany] which has effected every phase of life. Too early to see what trends new order will take.

Mutual commercial interests between U.S.-Germany are considerable; important to keep avenues of communication open in these difficult times.

Scope and Contents Growing indication of the difficulties in the party. Germany's isolation. Men at the top realize that their actions of the last year have brought country into an impossible situation. But the extent to which they are willing to affect a change in policy is a question. Reported that the Pope is ready to publish a White Book showing violations of the Concordat. Attempts to dissolve Catholic youth organizations and attitude of the party toward the church is alienating many....

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A discussion of the following aspects:

Situation in South America in general.

German position in South America.

Jewish immigration to South America.

U.S.A. - Brazil.

U.S.A. - Argentina.

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Documents relating to the reorganization of the State Department.

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Documents relating to the reorganization of the State Department.

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Documents relating to the reorganization of the State Department.

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From the Hugh Wilson Papers at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, West Branch, Iowa. Had talk with Prentiss [B. Gilbert], came to agreement. Is due to meet Von Ribbentrop as noon. Complains about conditions at chancery.

Scope and Contents From the Hugh Wilson Papers at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, West Branch, Iowa. Secretary received Bulitt's telegram of February 15 in which he recommends a.) chancery in Berlin be examined by expert b.) Wilson be furnished a confidential code, and c.) that he be authorized to send a courier to Paris whenever he considers it desirable. G[eorge] S[trausser] M[essersmith] discusses the problem. He doubts if chancery is actually bugged by...

Scope and Contents From the Hugh Wilson Papers at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, West Branch, Iowa. Interest has been aroused in [Prentiss] Gilbert's telegram concerning proposed visit of Dr. Hemmen to U.S. Cannot see what the Germans think such a visit will accomplish--commercial policies of our two countries being so completely divergent. Gilbert also mentioned trip of [Gottfried] Aschmann's also inexplicable to us, unless it be for furthering German propaganda. Asks Wilson...

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From the Hugh Wilson Papers at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, West Branch, Iowa. Will be sending the latest and most confidential code for his (Wilson's) use, after hearing he can safely receive them.

Scope and Contents From the Hugh Wilson Papers at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, West Branch, Iowa. Agrees with decision to delay [Frank C.] Lee's departure for Amsterdam. Hopes he get comfortably settled in a suitable house in Berlin. Recommends the assistance of [Raymond] Geist. Glad to have note of February 17. Prentiss Gilbert should feel free to write State Department . Welcomes any comment on the situation. Chamberlain's appeasement policy causing State...