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

Peiping, August 26, 1930.
[Received September 24.]
No. 425

Sir: I beg leave to transmit herewith a copy of a letter dated August 19, 1930, from the German Minister,87 in which Dr. von Borch expresses appreciation for the services rendered by American naval ships, particularly the Palos, during the recent communist occupation of Changsha. A copy of this letter has been forwarded to Admiral McVay with the suggestion that the Commander of the Palos be informed of the German Minister’s sentiments.

Respectfully yours,

Nelson Trusler Johnson
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