Letter from President of the Philippines Sergio Osmena to President Harry S. Truman, with Attachment

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Reterm to Philippine Islands Office of the President goseign of the Philippines Washington, D.C. April 19, 1945 My dear Mr. President: Permit me to express to you my sincere apprecia- tion for the distinct privilege of being received by you today. With the many important matters claiming your attention and with the limited time available for your numerous and urgent appointments, it could hardly be expected that I could meet with you SO soon. But you have been very kind in giving me the opportunity for which I am deeply thankful. With the reestablishment in the Philippines of the Commonwealth Government, it is my anxious desire to maintain a very close relationship with you in order that I may fully cooperate with your administration in the achievement of our common objectives. Such a pur- pose can only be attained by a direct and constant consultation between us. I am, therefore, awaiting with eagerness the holding of our next conference. After the functions of civil government were turned over to me by the theatre commander, I had occasion to deliver two addresses and I am taking the liberty of sending you herewith copies of these addresses. Please accept, Mr. President, the expressions of my high respect and esteem. Faithfully yours, TRUMAN Micana "NATIONAL ON ARCHIVES AND SERGIO OSMENA RECORDS JAP as SERVICE GOVERNMENT The President The White House