393.11/1843
The Ambassador in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 13.]
Subject: United States naval protection for American citizens at Foochow.
Sir: I have the honor to refer to the Embassy’s despatch No. 467 of May 20, 1936, relative to the above-mentioned subject, and to enclose for the information of the Department a copy of despatch No. 451 of June 8, 1936, from the Consul at Foochow.78 Mr. Burke reports therein that the complete defense plan for Foochow includes an evacuation and concentration plan worked out by the Consulate with American nationals resident at Foochow, known as the “Consulate Concentration and Evacuation Plan”. He states that this plan is separate and distinct from the plans worked out by the naval authorities and includes a scheme for transport by water from Nantai Island, the main concentration point, to Pagoda Anchorage. Mr. Burke adds that the plan is on record with the naval authorities.
Respectfully yours,
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