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(Untitled), 28 Mar 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/199/81

Scope and Contents

Telegram from Alfred Duff Cooper [later 1st Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] to Foreign Office marked "special (economic, supply and relief)" reporting on the progress of the Rosenman mission to France. States that Samuel Rosenman [Special Counsel to President of the United States] has had detailed discussions with various sections of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force concerned with with civil affairs, transportation and all supplies, including coal and Pol[and]. Refers to meetings between Rosenman and various French ministers, laying emphasis on coal shortage and nutritional deficiencies of French population. Refers to Rosenman's visits to Cherbourg, Havre, Rouen and to bombed railway centres in Paris area, and to hospitals and children's institutes in poorer districts of Paris. Comments on the intended movements of Rosenman and his party. With initialled annotation of 30 Mar by WSC in red ink informing his Private Office that he would like to see Rosenman as he passes through.

Dates

  • Creation: 28 Mar 1945

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Copyright: Crown copyright

Extent

1 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

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