Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1941, The Far East, Volume V

793.94/16992¼: Telegram

Madame Chiang Kai-shek to Mr. Lauchlin Currie, Administrative Assistant to President Roosevelt ²⁰

Chungking, October 30, 1941.

The following is a summary of the Generalissimo’s interview yesterday with General Magruder:

The Generalissimo is deeply gratified at the arrival of the Magruder mission, which is unlike the German and Russian military missions engaged by the Chinese Government. The Magruder mission owes its origin to the American Government and is for the common interests of our two countries. The Generalissimo recognizes the friendliness of America’s action, especially at this time of tension when all officers are needed by the home government.

[Here follows summary similar to that contained in Generalissimo Chiang’s message to President Roosevelt, supra.]

20. Noted by the Secretary of State.