THE WHITE HOUSE
 
            WASHINGTON
 
                                            August 20, 1941
 
My dear Mr. President:
 
     I have only made one copy of the attached.
       
     My suggestion is that no copy of this be sent 
to the State Department and that the contents of this 
be discussed verbally by you with Mr. Hull.
 
                   Very sincerely yours,
 
 
                    HARRY L. HOPKINS
 
Enclosure.
 
The President,
         The White House.