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February 15, 1951

Letter, Lieutenant General John B. Coulter to Syngman Rhee

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Lieutenang General John B. Coulter informs Syngman Rhee that the Eighth United States Army Korea is considering his request regarding tanks.

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B-011-033, Official Correspondences, President Rhee's Correspondences, Syngman Rhee Institute, Yonsei University.

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