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7 85-Q January 2, 1947 Dear Mr. Winant: I have read carefully your letter of December nineteenth and note the considerations which prompt your desire to relinquish work as United States Representative on the Economic and Social Council. The work of organization and coordination in which you assisted being almost completed, I feel that in justice to you I should comply with your request. Accordingly, I accept your resignation effective at the close of business on January 10, 1947. I regret to have you leave the service of the Government. For almost a decade you have served with distinction in various posts of responsibility both at home and abroad and by that service have earned the right to return to private pursuits. I am sure that both Secretary Clayton and Senator Austin will regret, as I do, the loss of your invaluable counsel and cooperation. With best wishes for your continued health and happiness, Very sincerely yours, HARRY ARCHIVES NATIONAL TRUMAN AND LIBRARY RECORDS SERVICE GOVERNMENT (Sgd) HARRY S. TRUMAN xpp72298 Honorable John 0. Winant, X c/o Department of State, Washington, D. C.