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Mr. Butler
I take this to mean that all formal
communications regarding the bases should now
be addressed by us to the State Department - which
is obviously the more correct procedure - but that
it does not mean that technical discussions such
as will be necessary to settle the find details
about Bermuda, St, Lucia, etc. should not take place
between Admiral Pott and the Iiavy Department.
Perhaps, however, you could mention this to Mr.
Welles and ask him if he,can confirm this understanding.
If he does, then presumably the letter, which is
explained in my other minute of today, which we are
contemplating sending to Colonel Knox should go to
Mr. Welles.
It would, too, be useful to know whether
the legal questions arising out of the matter of
the transfer of privately owned property should be
discussed with the S.D. or the Kavy Department.
ovember 18th. 19UO.
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