Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270: Telegram
Mr. Walter S. Robertson to General Marshall
7790. Team 25 returned to Peiping 1530 hours 1 September after completing investigation of scheduled witnesses at Anping and Tientsin. At Anping five witnesses were interviewed, further confirming previous United States version of incident. Driver of cars [carts?], confiscated by CCP troops to effect road block, stated positively he observed CCP troops along road prior to arrival of Marine convoy on 29 July. Upon completion of investigation at Anping team proceeded to Tientsin on afternoon 31 August. At Tientsin team interviewed General Rockey. In opinion of United States member he made a poor witness, giving answers susceptible of distortion by Communist. Will advise more fully receipt of Colonel Martin’s report now in process of preparation.