793.941/13197: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Johnson)
Washington, June 13, 1938—7
p.m.
176. Your 286, June 12, 1 p.m.,59 and previous telegrams in regard to Japanese notice of the imminent extension of hostilities into the river area between Wuhu and Hukow. Please warn Americans residing in that area and, if you consider it advisable, in the Kiukiang–Nanchang area, of the danger and repeat to them advice that they withdraw by the most practicable routes to places of safety.
Hull