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Private and Confidential ITALIAN EMBASSY, EMPIRE HOUSE, KINGSWAY, W.C.2. THE MILITARY ATTACHE. London October 4th My dear Colonel Buchan, Knowing how wholeheartedly and cordially you have always worked with me in furthering the common interests of the Allies, and have assisted me personally in the accomplishment of my duties, I am very glad to be able to inform you, - absolutely privately and confidentially -, that H. M. the King of Italy has graciously approved my proposal that a special token of recognition for your valuable services, should be bestowed upon you.

I do not, as yet, definitely know the nature or the measure of this recognition, but I trust that it will be fully worthy of them, and that it will prove acceptable to you.

With my warmest and most sincere congratulations, very sincerely yours Armando Mola

Lt. Colonel John Buchan Ministry of Information Norfolk St. Strand W.C.