7. According to Maagdenberg, the Dutch engineer, the ship is in fairly good condition and should require no more than five days in drydock. A-1 casually mentioned that the Dutchman had to be dissuaded from going on the operation itself.

8. A-1 was reminded we must have a firm statement from him as to when the operation is to take place if we are to be of assistance to his organization during the critical period. A-1 stated he had promised to break the heads of the commo people aboard the ship if they fail to advise him as to when the Swift departs from the mothership.

9. A-1 would probably leave for Nicaragua on Wednesday to be at the base in time for the operation.

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Raul J. Hernandez
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