August 14, 1943
 
 
 
Mr. Secretary:
 
     
 
 
In these pages, most informally written, I have endeavored to   
present some thoughts regarding organization, having particular   
reference to Post-War problems, as follows:
 
     
 
 
I.  A clear definition of authority in the fields of State   
         Department activity; i.e., in fields within which under  
         law and by custom the Department in charged with  
         responsibility, particularly as to--
 
           
 
 
 (a) 1. current diplomatic affairs
 
           
 
 
 2. diplomatic affairs related to the war
 
           
 
 
 3. the peace and post-war problems
 
     
 
 
II.  The analysis of "Current diplomatic affairs" and   
          "Diplomatic affairs related to the war," and of a  
          proper distribution of subjects between divisions   
          of the department.
 
     
 
 
III.  An increase of higher official personnel.
 
     
 
 
IV.  The segregation of post-war problems in a continuing   
          division with temporary but ultimately permanent chairmen  
          of the three proposed sections.
 
     
 
 
V.  Decision as to who shall exercise negotiating authority.