882.635 Neep/110: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Liberia (Walton)
31. Within the last week the Department has been approached separately by three prominent American steel companies30 for information in respect to the iron ore deposits which are reported to exist in Liberia. In view of the interest displayed in the subject, it seems possible that one or more of these companies may decide to apply to President Barclay for permission to undertake a geological survey in the area embraced by the proposed Neep concession.
The Department considers it desirable that you bring this possibility in confidence to the attention of President Barclay at an early opportunity. It is assumed that the President will advise you in the event that he receives such an application or applications, but if you perceive no objection you could ask him informally to keep you closely informed of any developments in this matter.
- United States Steel, Bethlehem Steel, and Republic Steel.↩