Foreign Relations of the United States, 1946, The Far East: China, Volume IX

Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270: Telegram

Brigadier General Henry A. Byroade to General Marshall

Peiping, 24 February 1946.

495. Field Team 8 states that National Govt headquarters at Canton has not received formal recognition of the Communist forces in the Canton area. Team states that without this recognition it cannot implement cease-fire order on Tapeng Peninsula. Your 186⁴⁷ states that Gimo has issued orders to General Chang Fa Kwei to allow Ex Hq team to proceed to disputed area but was not specific on recognition of East River column. Please furnish results of any action taken on our 357.⁴⁸

47. February 13, p. 431.
48. February 13, p. 433.