861.77 Chinese Eastern/459: Telegram

The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State

1026. My 1020, November 21, noon. Following from American Consul at Mukden:

“November 21, 6 p.m. It has been learned from official source today that Manchuli and Chalainor have both been captured by the Soviets. General Han and another general, name unknown, were captured; latter committed suicide.”

MacMurray