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MR.HOPKINS 471-B THE WHITE HOUSE JAN 231951 WASHINGTON June 29, 1950 TRUMAN IDENTITY MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROSS: HARRY RATIONAL AND ARCHIVES RECORDS SERVICE Since the Korean situation de- veloped, approximately 890 telegrams and 275 letters have been received. 225 of the telegrams were prior to the Presi- dent's statement on Tuesday - 200 favor- ing intervention, 25 in opposition. Of the 675 remaining, approxi- mately 325 approved the President's action, 225 opposed, and approximately 125 are of a miscellaneous nature. As to the letters, they are run- ning so far ten to one in favor of the President's action. important Attached telegrams. are copies of the more of W. J. H. X50-N Original did not come to fate