832.24/10–2344
The Foreign Economic Administrator (Crowley) to the Secretary of State
Dear Mr. Hull: It has come to my attention that there is under consideration a proposal to increase Lend-Lease aid to Brazil under a supplemental agreement having specific reference to the Brazilian Expeditionary Forces operating in the European Theater.
The draft of the proposed note which was shown to me contains no reference to reciprocal aid, nor is there any provision for partial payment such as that contained in the presently effective Lend-Lease agreement with Brazil.
I am writing you a separate letter calling your attention to the fact that there is presently due and owing to this Government from the Brazilian Government the amount of $23,333,333.33 under the terms of our agreement with that country, no part of which has been paid.
While I recognize the desirability of assuring continuous and prompt aid to the Brazilian Expeditionary Forces abroad, I believe that the points which I have raised in this letter should be considered in connection with any proposed new agreement with Brazil. I would deeply appreciate being currently informed as to the progress of any new negotiations with that country.
Sincerely yours,