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wish to withhold signature from the proposed letter 
and allow me to discuss the matter with him on his
arrival, which is expected to be about October 20. 
 
 
Faithfully yours,
 
 
(signed) Cordell Hull
 
 
Enclosures:
 
From Mr. Kirk, September 1, 1940;
 
Proposed draft reply.