Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The British Commonwealth, The Far East, Volume VI

740.00119 Control (Japan)/11–1345

The Secretary of State to the Chinese Ambassador (Wei)

Washington, November 23, 1945.

Excellency: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of November 13, 1945, in regard to the question of the disposal of the Japanese naval fleet. Consideration will be given to the request, contained in your note, in regard to the allotment to China of Japanese vessels, after which I shall expect to send you a further reply.

Accept [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:

Dean Acheson

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61. Under Secretary of State.