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to refrain from undesirable 
      publicity. The International Red Cross have therefore been advised 
        that no communication should be made to Frau Hess.  
                                                            
 
                                                            
 
 
                                                            
                        Believe me,                         
 
                       Dear Mr. President,                  
 
                      Very sincerely yours,                 
 
                                                            
 
                             Halifax