service, seems to me to present three major responsibilities:
 
 
 
I.  Current and customary diplomatic (i.e., International) affairs.
 
 
 
II. Current diplomatic (i.e., International) affairs related to the War.
 
 
 
III. The Peace and Post-War Problems.
 
     
 
 
My impression is that your higher staff is inadequate  
to carry the burden of all these activities--nor should it be  
expected to do so, being inadequate in point of numbers, and   
unfairly placed by the lack of directives and clear definition  
of individual authority and consequent responsibtity.
 
     
 
 
I believe it is customary for career men to carry the burden   
of No. I (i.e., "Current and customary diplomatic affairs".).
 
     
 
 
I believe that is the correct principle. These men select  
this field usually when young, and intend to devote (generally   
speaking) their lives to it. They need every encouragement, and   
advancement when merited. Many could be better fitted in advance   
for such a Career if facilities for training were available (I   
have long held that opinion).
 
     
 
 
I believe there is a fine body of men in this field, both