Letter from John E. Peurifoy to Donald Dawson

ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE Fib WASHINGTON 85.9 Filed by 1Pms MR. DAWSON February 4, 1949 MAR 1 7 1950 Dear Don: Matified 3/17/50 in 2/10 Attached is a letter of resignation from Mr. Benjamin V. Cohen in his capacity as United States Representative to the General Assembly. This letter has been held by the Department pending consideration of the question as to whether or not resignations of all delegates and representatives should be requested. In view of my discussion with you and Assistant Secretary Rusk on this subject, it has been agreed that we will not submit a re- quest to all such representatives but it is fully understood that any one that may be wanted can be requested at the appropriate time. Mr. Cohen's resignation is submitted to you so that it can be held in your office. I am sure you will agree that it should not be accepted now and I do not believe an acknowl- edgment is necessary. Sincerely yours, Jank John E. Peurifoy X 20 HARRY I Attachment: U.S. A REGORDS Letter from Mr. Cohen. GOVERNMENT The Honorable Donald Dawson, The White House. ever AUGHAU 8 & LIANO