Presumably not sent, although folded. BR "expresses apprehension about the pressures which are being brought to bear against truly national leaders." BR states that he truly welcomes "your vigorous and independent policy of independence for Indonesia and the courageous decisions which involved your withdrawal from the United Nations...."

The letter is typed on BRPF letterhead. The attached envelope, addressed to Soekarno, has been opened.

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .179262 and .179263, both TL(CAR). BR's signature has deteriorated.