393.11/512: Telegram

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

273. Following telegram has been sent to American consul general, Hankow:

“March 28, 7 p.m. Legation has today addressed following communication to all American missions, companies and individuals in all districts of northern Honan south of Yellow River: ‘In view of the present civil warfare Legation earnestly advises all American citizens to withdraw from all districts of Honan south of Yellow River.’”

MacMurray