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future. Time is of the eseence if we are to help in an important
 
way. We will furnieh them with a good transport plane so that
 
they should be able to make the round trip in two weeks.
 
     I do not want by such a trip to go over the head of my friend,
 
Mr. Litvinov, in any way,  as he will understand, but we can gain
 
time by the visit I propose.
 
     I suggest this procedure not only because of the secrecy which
 
is so essential, but because I need your advice before we determine
 
with finality the strategie course of our coomon military action.
 
     I have sent Hopkins to London relative to this proposal.
 
     The American people are thrilled by the magnificent fighting
 
of your armed froces and we want to help you in the destruction of
 
Hitler's armies and materiel more than we are doing now.
 
     I send you my sincere regards.
 
               FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT