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the occasion of the national holiday of Dahomey it 
iv s me great pleasure, o.n behalf of the people 
RSC of the Unit d States and on my own behalf, to s d 
to you and through you t tb people of Dahomey 
incere good wishes and surances of our warm 
friendshipo LYNDON B.. JOHNSON"" 
Department wtll rele se upon confirmation of 
rec ipt nl a objection perceived. 



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S/S -Mr .. McCall
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