893.00/7606: Telegram

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

369. My 362, September 1, noon. Commander in chief informs me that prior to receipt of suggestions that additional naval forces be sent to Hankow, two destroyers were dispatched from Chefoo for that port at request of Rear Admiral Hough, commander of Yangtze Patrol.

MacMurray