Office of the Historian

Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270: Telegram

General Marshall to Colonel Marshall S. Carter

Nanking, 6 November 1946.

1726. I concur in the view expressed in the next to the last sentence of 84773.83 I regard the Aid to China Bill as indispensable to the planned establishment of an effective National Army. It should be given a high priority so that immediate consideration by Congress [Page 766] will be possible when permitted by the political situation in China.84

I will reserve decision as to the amount of pressure to be exerted until Congress convenes. Can actual consideration of the bill be deferred without the priority being forfeited?

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  2. A letter of November 19 from the Director of the Office of Far Eastern Affairs (Vincent) to Colonel Carter, acknowledging his letter of November 13 setting forth General Marshall’s views on this subject, stated: “Mr. Acheson has directed me to inform you that this Department concurs in General Marshall’s views as expressed in your letter and will be guided accordingly.” (711.93/11–1346)↩