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Receipt No. 6394 June 7, 1950 Memorandum for: Secretary of State From: The President I have just received a letter from President Li Tsung-jen regarding the situation on Formosa. I am attaching a copy of the letter and asking you whether I should answer it personally or not. I think his analysis of the situation is a sound one. H.S.T. ARCHIVES AMB SERVICE* RECORDE got to Envelope marked - Personal From the President -- sent by Special Messenger

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