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HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH ARMY
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL
APO 30I C/O PM. SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA
11 June 1952
Dear Mr. President:
It is good to have your kind letter of June, inclosing therewith copies of the communications to you from Ambassador Muccio, dated 6 June, and from the UNCURK, dated 7 June.
I have noted the suggestions made by the UNCURK for you “to seek immediately the cooperation of the UNC in making these investigations, “also Ambassador Muccio’s suggestion for you to request the cooperation of the UNC.
In connection with these suggestions, you have asked for my opinion, stating that as far as you are concerned it would be all right in either way.
After careful consideration, it is my opinion that the United Nations Command should not become involved in these investigations. I would welcome, however, being kept advised of any communist plot discovered within the territory of the Republic of Korea.
I trust that you and Mrs. Rhee are keeping well and rested and that soon you will have the time to visit Seoul and the battle front.
Very sincerely,
JAMES A. VAN FLEET General, U.S. Army Commanding
His Excellency Syngman Rhee President of the Republic of Korea Pusan, Korea