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                  Rome, October 12, 1944.                   
 
                    Dear Mr. President:                     
 
                                                            
 
 
As the subject of relief is vital to the future in Italy and -as we view   
it here- to the permanency even of the present Italian Government, I am   
sending you herewith the minutes of two meetings at which the subject of   
relief supplies was discussed.  I am also enclosing copy of a letter dated   
October 12, 1944 which I have received from Commodore Ellery W. Stone,   
Acting Chief Commisioner, Allied Control Commission which will give you an   
immediate insight into the present situation, but which is secret and   
         which I would rather not have circulated.          
 
             With continued regard, believe me              
 
                      Sincerely yours,                      
 
                           {MCT}                            
 
                      Myron C. Talyor                       
 
                        Enclosures:                         
 
                         Memorandum                         
 
                          Letter.                           
 
                (with CC for Secretary Hull)                
 
                       The President                        
 
                      The White House                       
 
                      Washington, D.C.