DEPARTMENT OF STATE                     
 
                         WASHINGTON                         
 
                      August 29, 1944.                      
 
                MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT                
 
                                                            
 
 
A reply to  Mr. Taylor's letter of July 17 has been drafted in accordance   
with your memorandum of August 15, 1944, and is attached hereto for your   
                 signature, if you approve.                 
 
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                        Enclosures:                         
 
             1. From Mr. Taylor, July 17, 1944.             
 
                      2. Draft reply.