VIA STATE DEPARTMENT
 
December 11, 1942.
 
 
Brigadier General Patrick J. Hurley,
American Embassy
Kublishev
 
     I am delighted with your excellent report and with all that you tell of the magnificent
 
 operations and fine morale of the Russian Armies. If you see Mr. Stalin again, please tell him how
 
 happy I have been in receiving your report and give him my renewed congratulations.
 
ROOSEVELT