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DEPARTMENT OF STATE the OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY add WASHINGTON SECRET September 18, 1950 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. WILLIAM J. HOPKINS, THE WHITE HOUSE Subject: Transmitting Copy of Telegram No. 94, August 29, from American Embassy, Santiago, Chile. There is transmitted herewith a copy of telegram No. 94 of August 29, from the American Embassy at Santiago, Chile, concerning the request of the Chilean Government to procure two light cruisers under the terms of the Military Defense Assistance Act. Ambassador Bowers in Santiago has requested that a copy of this telegram be brought to the attention of the President. It is understood that the Chilean Government's request is now being given consideration by the Department of Defense. J. McWilliams, Director, Executive Secretariat. Enclosure: Copy of telegram. DECLASSIFIED E. O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (A Depr. of State letter. 53.27 SECRET By NLT. NC MARS 01-5-27-77