702.9493/55: Telegram

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

[Paraphrase—Extract]

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7. It is my continued hope that events may shape themselves in such a way that I may find it expedient in the near future (sometime in February would be suitable) to go to Shanghai, at which time every effort will be made by me to effect a satisfactory settlement of the Nanking outrages. …

8. Copy sent to Tokio by mail.

MacMurray