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740.0011 P.W. (Peace)/8–1347: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Political Adviser in Japan (Atcheson)

top secret
us urgent
Washington, August 13, 1947—3 p.m.

319. For Atcheson. As Dept is undertaking basic review of overall factors involved in Jap peace settlement hope you can have detailed discussion with Supreme Commander before your departure in order that we may have benefit of his views on both short and long range objectives for Japan and its place in overall Far East and world picture.

Lovett