501.BB Korea/6–1548: Airgram
The Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 22—9:28 a. m.]
A–86. Following is text of letter dated June 5, 1948, addressed to General Hodge by Syngman Rhee, Chairman, Korean National Assembly:
My dear General Hodge: I wish to express, on behalf of the Korean National Assembly, most heartfelt thanks for your honored presence and encouraging speech at its opening ceremonies.
“I take occasion to note that in this momentous stage of Korean independence, we cannot help recalling how strenuously and ceaselessly you have worked for the freedom of the Korean people, under all circumstances and through all difficulties. The very existence of the Korean National Assembly is, in a sense, a monument to your worthy efforts. Its growth, its entrenchment, its assumption of full powers will be watched with pride, I believe, by the people of our two countries.
“Again appreciating how greatly your participation helped make the occasion a success, I remain,”.