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October 1955
Commanding General of US Army Forces, Far East (AFFE) sends a congratulation letter to Syngman Rhee regarding the 4288th national birthday of Korea.
December 15, 1953
General James A. Van Fleet writes about charitable activities of the American-Korean Foundation, and issues related to Korean military forces.
January 19, 1954
Syngman Rhee expresses concern about a Mr. Cromwell's "Rhee plan" for the Korean economy. He also tells General James A. Van Fleet he would like him to be in charge of the training and organization of additional Korean forces.
February 24, 1954
General James A. Van Fleet conveys his view on the "building up of native armies in Asia" to resist communist forces.
April 8, 1954
Syngman Rhee suggests General James A. Van Fleet come to South Korea as an ambassador or economic coordinator. He also writes concerning defense forces in South Korea.
May 17, 1951
The Department of the Army of the United States advised that procurement in Korea should be obtained by requisition on the Republic of Korea. Several advantages by the system, and included supplies are listed. An opinion in response to the suggestion is attached.
Lieutenant General John B. Coulter informs Syngman Rhee about the need for military disciplinary controls for the Civil Transport Corps.
May 21, 1951
Lieutenant Colonel William J. Pritchard informs Lieutenant General John B. Coulter about the progress of a road survey project and an inspection of the ROK Army Engineer School.
May 20, 1951
Minister Lee Sung Yong states that the Government is willing to send additional policemen north, but do not have finances to cover their expenses.
May 31, 1951
Syngman Rhee informed Lieutenant General John B. Coulter that the Cabinet has been unable to come to decision about the suggested system of procurement.