1. I have just discovered that reply to you sent by Department on
Saturday referred to Butler who has been throwing out casual hints
of possible visit to Japan by himself. You should, however, regard
references to him in the telegram as sent in error. [1]
Possibility of Butler's going has nothing to do with the
Australian Government. Any inclusion of him may well be
embarrassing.

2. Accordingly please now convey to MacArthur my acceptance of the
invitation. I think the Press statement might issue from him in
general terms and I hope it could refer to my close wartime
association with him during his command in the S.W.P. [2]

3. The time of leaving is conditioned by transport (see 4). I
would like to leave about 5th. or 6th. July and to stay partly
with MacArthur and partly with yourself. As MacArthur is aware I
have always travelled on these missions with my wife and I hope
that this can be arranged again by him.

4. Could MacArthur arrange S.C.A.P. transport to and from Japan
and could you arrange schedule permitting useful stops.

5. I will let you know later who will come with me. I would hope
that you will personally arrange all details. Best regards.