Correspondence Between President Harry S. Truman and President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla of Chile

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As 7474- May 26, 1952 Personal and Confidential Dear Mr. President; Thanks very much for your good letter of May fourteenth. I have always been sure that Chile and the United States are the best of friends and I knew very well your feeling toward the President of the United States. My staff has informed me that a settlement has been made in the copper matter which is satisfactory to both parties. I am sincerely sorry that I conveyed the impression in my conversation with your Ambassador that there might be a serious misunderstanding between us. I knew very well that that could not happen. Mrs. Truman told me that she had a most pleasant visit with the First Lady of Chile and that the First Lady assured her that our friendship is unbreakable. I hope everything will work out to your entire satisfaction and that Chile and the United States will always be friends. Sincerely yours, TASHIN ARCHIVES NATIONAL AMD of RECORDE HARRY S. TRUMAN SERVICE" is consiness His Excellency Gabriel Gonzalez Videla President of the Republic of Chile Santiago Chile