February 19, 1941 
12*50 g.m. 
Mr. Leap, State Department, Branch 522—says 
Has received message from Bogota and explains that 
request was presented by the ambassador January 28 
and it has been followed up twice, but no answer has bee: 
received, and the ambassador thinks the delay is 
caused by new decree in process of being issued, and 
that the Colombian Government has promised some action—** 
perhaps will expedite the matter. If the State Depart¬ 
ment does not let Dr. Wetmore know of further action, 
say ♦ within a week for this date, suggests that Dr. 
Wetmore call Mr. Leap and at that time perhaps some 
arrangements can be made if no answer has been received, 
perhaps a w fo1low-up w , and that would give time to 
cancel trip if that would be necessary. Mr. Leap 
thought Dr. Wetmore was sailing March 5® 
Shuman 
