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      You may be assured that we shall cooperate in every feasible 
      way with the American Gifts Committee in order to meet the situation 
       brought about by the increased demand for shipping.  
 
                                                            
 
 
                   Very sincerely yours,                    
 
                  (Signed) Franklin D. Roosevelt            
 
                                                            
 
 
                    The Right Honorable                     
 
                   Winston S. Churchill, M.P.,              
 
                         Prime Minister,                    
 
      London.