Office of the Historian

Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270

Memorandum by General Marshall to General Chou En-lai

OSE 126
Nanking, June 6, 1946.

Dear General Chou: The Generalissimo has decided that he will not enter into a joint press release. Attached is the release he proposes to give the press at noon today, Thursday, June 6th.98

In furnishing in advance this copy of the Generalissimo’s release I would appreciate your giving me the opportunity to discuss with you the proposed draft of your release, whatever it may be.99

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  2. Notation by General Marshall on June 6:

    “Gen Chou telephoned this a.m.

    1.
    Regrets lack of joint statement
    2.
    Inclusion of statement regarding the taking over of sovereignty of Manchuria in Gimo statement
    3.
    He is drafting one—copy will be sent up later today.”

    For latter, see press release of June 6, 4 p.m. (below).

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