393.1111 Stam, John C./1: Telegram
The Consul General at Nanking (Peck) to the Secretary of State
Nanking, December 12, 1934—10
a.m.
[Received December 12—4:07 a.m.]
[Received December 12—4:07 a.m.]
81. Reliable information just received that John Cornelius Stam and his wife and infant were captured by communist bandits at Tsingteh, southern Anhwei within last few days. Stam registered Nanking under date of February 6, 1934. Urgent representations have been made to the Anhwei Provincial Government and to the National Government to take immediate steps for release.
Repeated to Legation.
Peck