Memorandum from H. Freeman Matthews to Admiral William D. Leahy, with Attached Memorandum of Conversation Between President Harry S. Truman, Averell Harriman, Secretary of State Edward Stettinius, Joseph Grew, and Charles Bohlen

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ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. Revision Returning TOP SECRET Lealusfite DEPARTMENT OF STATE DECLASSIFIED WASHINGTON E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E) Dept. of State letter, Aug. 10, 1972 BYNLTHL NARS Date 7-23-72 April 24, 1945 MEMORANDUM FOR ADMIRAL LEAHY There are enclosed herewith for the President's files the originals of five memoranda prepared by Mr. Bohlen covering a series of meetings held by the President during the period April 20 to April 23 with regard to Mr. Molotov's visit and our policies vis-a- vis the Soviet Union. As soon as they are completed, I shall send you four further memoranda having to do with Mr. Molotov's conversations here with the Secretary of State. H. H. Fresman Matthews Director Office of European Affairs Enclosure As stated Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, FOR VICTORY The White House, Washington, BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS