April 8, 1943 My dear Mr. President: You will doubtless recall the correspondence I have had during the past nearly two years with my friend the Right Honorable Leopold Amery, Minister for India and life-long friend and political ally of the Prime Minister. This correspondence touched on many postwar questions. It was confidential and personal in its discussion, i.e., it did not purport to represent the views of his Government - nor of ours. My contribution was limited to propounding questions. His replies are the important features. Late in January I sent him a "thesis" I had privately prepared on Germany calling particular attention to future measures to prevent Germany from rearming. Through Sumner Welles I sent you this "thesis" last autumn. I asked his comments. I had not previously given him any study or impression as to our "thinking" here. I now have his reply which I enclose. I find it wery interesting in many ways - especially as in some ways it parallels our own discussions. If you would care to re-read the whole file of correspondence and my own German thesis I will send or bring them to you. With kindest regards, Sincerely, Myron Taylor The President, The White House. |