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OUTGOING
FE: LB-316/
TRICKAM
Department of State
7 P.M.
INDICATE:
COLLECT
CHARGE TO
CONTROL
963
Bureau of
FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS
10932
SENT TO: Amembassy, LONDON 4969
MAY 1 - 1951
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Department of State
3-30-51
26-D-X
VERBATIM TEXT
155
Origin
SS
Info:
PES deliver FOL personal message to Morrison from SECY
G
soonests
L
EUR
FE
QTE I am writing you about some of our common problems,
UNA
especially those relating to the Far East. We each ought to
understand the other's position - what we think; why we think
it. We start from the common ground of desiring peace and
security in the Pacific and the earliest conclusion of the
Korean conflict. We agree that the United Nations must fight
the attack in Korea. We are doing everythine possible to
limit the fighting in Korea.
This country, which fronts on two oceans, has heavy
responsibilities in the Pacific, as well as in the Atlantic.
Dist.
Desired
(Offices
Only)
It is properly and deeply concerned with the problems of the
Pacific and is making great sacrifices toward their solution.
The real problem is how to achieve our agreed aims in
Korea. The attack must be repelled, and it must be shown that
its continuance will not pay.
Short of a change in the aggressive Communist purpose,
I do not see how hostilities can cease. So long as this
Brafted by:
:DAcheson:fhh
Telegraphic transmission and
4/30/51
classification approved by:
Dean Acheson
grances:
FE
EUR
UNA DECLASSIFIED
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By He NLT
Date 5-14-79
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