Letter, William N. Haskell to Ambassador Oskar Lange

February 12, 1946

Dear Mr. Ambassador:

I enclose herewith a copy of a memorandum describing Cooperative tor American Remittances to Europe, Inc. I believe the activities proposed will be of major interest to your government and of benefit to the people of Poland. It will also be an essential service to many Americans who have indicated a strong desire to send food packages to friends and relatives overseas. It is to serve these purposes, in the most economic manner, that C.A.R.E. was organized.

Representatives of C.A.R.E. urgently desire to discuss with you a proposed agreement with your government with special reference to entrance into Poland of its gift packages free from duties, tolls, or taxes, the treatment or gift packages as supplementary and outside ration regulations and the protection of its equipment and of its supplies in transit. Such representatives will shortly call upon you or your designee to discuss this proposal.

Very truly yours,

[not signed]

Executive Director

Enclosure:

Copy of memorandum. [Not included]

His Excellency

Mr. Oskar Lange,

Ambassador of Poland,

2640 16th Street, N.W,

Washington, D.C.