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(8) lio FOP SEGTLIL PRODE DECLASSIFIED JUN any P.M. E RECEIVED 1 E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) ar as of State letter, Aug. 10, 2972 TOPOECRET - TOT MLITHC was 11-478 1 June 1945 Return to Map Room for File From: United States Military Attache, London To: The President of The United States is S Nr: 64 Fld: 012240Z Prime Minister to President Truman. Personal and TOP SECRET. Number 64. l. I have been much occupied the last few days by the formation of our very complicated government, which is now com- pleted. I have made it clear that nothing in the British election will prevent the meeting of the three major powers at the earliest possible date. 2. The news from Yugoslavia is not good. Very abrupt demands have been made, both to British and United States troops, and there is a clear show of force. I earnestly hope for the sake of the future that we shall not be overawed by this nor lend ourselves to schemes for saving Marshal Tito's face. The words which you used in your message about land- grabbing nethods strike home to my heart. Field Marshal Alexander is, I understand, ready to move forward any time after June lst and eject the enemy from their positions. It TOP SECTIFY File Copy