740.00119 FEAC/4–747
The Assistant Secretary of State (Hilldring) to the Chairman of the Far Eastern Commission (McCoy)
My Dear General McCoy: Recently you discussed with me the problem of liaison between the Far Eastern Commission and General MacArthur and suggested that much would be gained if you were able [Page 203] to inform the Commission that the United States Government would be prepared to facilitate the sending of one or more representatives of the Commission to Tokyo for the purpose of consulting the Supreme Commander about matters of mutual concern.
I have taken up your suggestion with Mr. Petersen, Assistant Secretary of War,64 and am pleased to inform you that he has received a message from General MacArthur stating that he “would be delighted” to receive a visit of one or more members of the Commission. You may therefore wish to extend to the members of the Commission an invitation on behalf of the United States Government to send representatives to Tokyo, informing them that the Supreme Commander has expressed himself as delighted at the prospect of such a visit. It is felt that you should make clear to the Commission that the number of such a group should be kept to a minimum, in view of the restricted accommodations and facilities available in Japan, and that the expenses of the trip should be borne by the respective Governments whose representatives travel to Japan.
Sincerely yours,