Letter of Transmittal

Department of COMMERCE,

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY,

Washington, December 29, 1950.

SIRS: Submitted herewith to the Congress is the Annual Report of the Secretary of Commerce for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1950. The opening section presents a general description and interpretation of the economic and business developments of the period. This is followed by a summary report of the principal activities of the Department's several bureaus and agencies during the year. Respectfully,

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THE VICE PRESIDENT.

Secretary of Commerce.

THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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