Exhibit A

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                              DEPARTMENT OF STATE
                        DIVISION OF FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS

                                      September 13, 1941


               MMH

                    The attached paper, drafted in the
               first instance by me and expanded after
               discussion with others, contains views which
               are entertained by Jones, Schuler, Davies,
               Tenney, Fales and me.  We feel that the
               presentation of these views to the higher
               officers of the Department is of some
               importance, and we would, if it is possible,
               appreciate your sending forward the paper,
               with of course any covering comments which
               you might deem necessary.




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