Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270: Telegram
Colonel J. Hart Caughey to Mr. Walter S. Robertson, at Peiping
1264. Ambassador Stuart returned to Nanking to confer with Chou this noon. General Marshall stayed in Kuling to be close to Gimo. In letter to me General Marshall says “Keep Doctor Stuart constantly advised of the status of investigation regarding the Marine incident, in time, if possible for him to intervene with Chou in the event that the Hopei–Jehol Communists endeavor to color or deliberately confuse the issue. Get Robertson to tip you off promptly if such a course is threatened”. Please keep me advised regarding above. Bits of information from time to time would be helpful in advance of complete report on findings.