811.001 Truman, H. S./8–2748

The Acting Chief of Protocol (Muir) to the Leader of the Tibetan Trade Mission (Shakabpa), in New York

My Dear Mr. Shakabpa: At the direction of the President I am forwarding herewith for His Holiness the Dalai Lama an autographed photograph of the President.

It is requested that you present this photograph to His Holiness with the good wishes of the President upon your return to Tibet.

Sincerely yours,

R. D. Muir