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FOREIGN OFFICE

Aug: 15: 17

My dearest little one

I have had a hustle of a day. I dined last night
with James Baird & left my belt in the house, so I had to
dress in mufti today. I lunched with the new Italian
Military Attaché - such a good fellow, called Colonel Mola.
We must ask him to dine when you come back.
I had an American Committee meeting this afternoon, & I
am dining with Freddy Guest's War Aims Committee
at the House of Commons.

I was so glad to get your letter last night and to hear