793B.00/8–151: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in India
295. Info Contel 91 July 31 and Embtel 440 (rptd Cal unnumbered) Aug 11 suggests unreliable intermediaries figured critically in failure effort persuade DL leave Yatung. … suggests advisability utilizing [name deleted] carry message DL with view supporting waning courage and hinting DL consider reversal decision not leave Tibet. Dept suggests most practicable translation fol msg be given [name deleted] orally. … Believe it unwise advise any Tibetan your receipt this msg prior actual communication [name deleted].
“US Govt understands and sympathizes with reasons and circumstances which might lead to ur remaining Tibet at this time;. However, US Govt desires repeat its belief that you can best serve ur people and country by evading Communist control at earliest opportunity and by denouncing agreement with Communist China after you will have reached safe asylum. Takster is well and safe in US and hopes that you will consider favorably US Govt pledge of assistance previously made you and limited entourage in asylum.”
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