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The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State

521. My 517, December 7, 10 a.m. Following from American consul, Mukden:

“December 8, 1 p.m. Chang and his son are determined to make hard fight. Young Chang has a strong position on the Liao. There is still a small possibility that the Marshal can hold on. The city quiet.”

MacMurray