Letter from Averell Harriman to Secretary of State Dean Acheson, with Attachment

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to SECOND 008354 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NLT-785 ECONOMIC COOPERATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE IN EUROPE 83 March 13, 1950 Dear Dean: I am enclosing a letter I have written to the President on my observations in London which, although I believe confirms pretty general- - ly what has been reported in one way or another by the Embassy, may be of some value. I enjoyed greatly our talks while I was in Washington and look forward to seeing you while I am back in mid-April. Meantime, we will try to bat out some joint opinions for you at our meeting in Rome. Warm regards, Sincerely, Downll W. A. Harriman U.S. Special Representative in Europe P.S. - When are they going to criticize you for associating with me? : & The Honorable = SERVICE The Secretary of State to Washington, D. C. DECLASSIFIED E.O. 10265 STATE LTR. 6.12.79 By WITH NARS, Date 9-13-79 IOD SECRET