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-2- From Geneva DULTE 187 I told Chauvel that we did not wish be suddenly placed in position where these secret negotiations might have result of our being abruptly confronted with agreement or proposed settlement which we would not feel able accept and from which we might have to disassociate ourselves, and stressed need our being informed on continuing basis of converstationsconversations [sic]. Suggested Colonel Dwan be liaison officer this respect. Chauvel agreed entirely.

SMITH

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Note: Advance Copy to Mr Draper SS 6/16/54 4:15 p.m. PEP

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