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Check 106-a Personal and April 24, 1951 Confidential ARCHIVES MATIONAL BERVICE^ RECORDS AND : Dear Alan: Thank you very much for your letter of April 13 supporting the President's policy with respect to General MacArthur. I am sure you realize that it was a difficult decision to make and that it will be some time before the consequences can be fully evaluated. I am not surprised by the personal matter you raise. While I know you and Lydia have had an interesting experience, I am under no illusion as to the wear and tear involved. This is just a word to let you know that I am giving it careful and close attention, and I'll write you soon again. Alice joins me in love to you and Lydia. Sincerely yours, DEAN ACHESON The Honorable Alan G. Kirk, American Ambassador, Moscow. 01 inal A the Agned orig- S:BEvans:mlm