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President Roosevelt to the Chinese Minister of Finance (Kung)34
My Dear Dr. Kung: It was very gratifying to me to learn from your letter of October 7, 1942, of the cordial welcome which was extended by the people of China to Mr. Willkie on the occasion of his recent visit there. Mr. Willkie has personally reported to me how profoundly he was impressed not only by the friendliness of his welcome but also by the helpful attitude which was manifested everywhere in affording him the fullest opportunity to observe conditions and to exchange views with Chinese leaders. I wish to express my appreciation of the courtesies which you extended to Mr. Willkie.
We in this country cannot but feel encouraged by the spontaneity and warmth of the welcome accorded in China to Mr. Willkie as a manifestation of the spirit of unity with the United States and with the other United Nations prevailing among the Chinese people.
Mrs. Roosevelt joins me in thanking you and Madame Kung for your thoughtful gift of Chinese tea and in heartily reciprocating your kind expression of good wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
- Transmitted in Department’s No. 142, October 29, to the Embassy in China for delivery to Mr. Kung.↩