Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270: Telegram
Lieutenant General Alvan C. Gillem, Jr., to Colonel J. Hart Caughey, at Yenan
362. The agreement that General Chou prepared is the one with which General Chang agrees. The addition of the words “and fair” is likewise agreed to. With reference to the inclusion desired as a matter of record, General Chang states that matters are included therein which have never been discussed in conference or with General Chang individually. This pertains specially to the second sentence. Invite General Choirs attention to fact that this exceeds my authority likewise. General Chang cannot agree to include in record without further discussion. I urgently recommend that General Chou accept General Chang’s concurrence in 3-point directive and return with you for further discussion on matter to be entered in record. I must carry out mission directed by General Marshall if General Chou refuses to return to Chungking. The Government member likely will accompany me. Invite General Chou’s attention to his responsibility as a member of the Committee, and his obligation to aid China at this critical time.