File No. 860c.48/59
The Secretary of State to the Joint Distribution Committee
Gentlemen: The Department regrets to inform you that it has received unfavorable replies from the American Legations at The Hague, Berne, Copenhagen and Stockholm, regarding the forwarding from those countries to Poland, of clothing purchased in Holland, Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden, respectively,2 In view of the scarcity of clothing in those countries, there appears to be no immediate possibility of obtaining the permission of the local authorities for the exportation of wearing apparel to Poland.
Your check for $15,000 is therefore returned herewith.
I am [etc.]
Assistant Secretary