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Retrein to Philiffinishand SECRET Foreign DECLASSIFIED E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (H) Dept. of State letter, Aug. 10, 1972 MLTRA NARS Date 3-24-73 Department of State Washington April 30, 1945 BATER 6 ARCHINES NATIONAL RECORDS AND 0.3. SERVICE MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT The enclosed copy of the first despatch re- ceived from our Consul General in Manila reporting his initial interview with General MacArthur is especially interesting as it discusses some of the outstanding problems that we shall face in the Philippines. I think you would find it worthwhile to read it in its entirety. As personalities come into the picture the despatch is of a top secret nature and I think it should be for your eyes alone. Joseph C. Grew Acting Secretary