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The Chief of Naval Operations (Stark) to the Under Secretary of State (Welles)
Dear Mr. Welles: The latter part of last week the President asked my reaction to an embargo on a number of commodities to Japan. I [Page 841] expressed the same thought to him which I have expressed to you and to Mr. Hull regarding oil, but as to the subject in general I would be glad to have War Plans Division make a quick study. This study was finished yesterday. I sent it to the President and told his Aide I should also like to send you a copy.6 The President expressed himself as pleased with it and asked me to send a copy to Mr. Hull, which I have done; and to talk it over with you.
Will you send for me at your convenience?
Sincerely,