Correspondence Between President Harry S. Truman and Governor Jesus Pinero, with Attachment

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April 27, 1948 Dear Governor: Admiral Leahy handed me your letter of the twenty-second in regard to the Island of Vieques. I shall be glad to look into this carefully and I hope it can be worked out to the satisfaction of the inhabitants of the Island and to your satisfaction. It does seem that more of the Island should be devoted to the support of the inhabitants, Sincerely yours, HARRY S. TRUMAN Honorable Jesus T. Pinero Governor of Puerto Rico La Fortaleza San Juan, Puerto Rico