409576 UNITED STATES ARMY, PACIFIC APO 958 The Commanding General My dear Mr. | 28 May 1948 Lilienthal Your nice note of 17 May has just reached me, and I find it difficult to express in words my appreciation for it. I am indeed happy to feel that cur efforts at Eniwetck have met with your approval. The success of Operation SANDSTONE was due to the individual efforts of all concerned. [ have never been associated with a finer group of people than those connected with this operation. The suppert we received from everyone in this operaticn, and particularly the Atomic Energy Commission, left nothing to be desired. You leaned over backwards to meet our every request and I want you to know that, along with everyone else in the Task Force, I deeply appreciate your support. With kindest perscnal regards, Sincerely, /s/ J.E. HULL J.E. HULL Lieutenant General, USA Commanding Mr. David Lilienthal Cheirman, Atomic Energy Commission Washingtcn 25, B.C. BEST COPYAVAILABLE REPOSITORY NARA - Gl loge Par & 651 Seertiary COLLECTION soxne [23__(NN3-326 -43- 007] rowen 17l-@ (y-2l~ 47) Sandstme VS ae