As regards the Western bloc, so far I have little information about it, and the newspaper reports are contradictory. I am grateful to you for the promise to keep me informed about developments, and I myself am ready to reciprocate.

I read with interest your message on military operations in the West. True, weather is now a serious obstacle. I shall not fail to profit by your kind advice and shall inform you of anything worthy of special attention.

December 1, 1944