THE WHITE HOUSE  
                                                            
 
                         WASHINGTON                         
 
                                                            
 
 
                      March 13, 1944.                       
 
                                                            
 
 
           MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE:           
 
                                                            
 
 
         For preparation of reply for my signature.         
 
                                                            
 
 
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