Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1930, Volume II

393.1111 Gemmell, Nina E./27: Telegram

The Consul General at Hankow (Lockhart) to the Secretary of State

Hankow, April 7, 1930—10 a.m.
[Received 8:18 p.m.]

23. My 22 April 5, 1 p.m.⁸⁴ Telegram received this morning from Changsha by China Inland Mission states that Miss Gemmell has been released.⁸⁵

Legation, Nanking and Shanghai informed.

Lockhart

84. Not printed.
85. She was held from March 23 to April 4. In despatch No. 948, April 12, 1930, the Consul General at Hankow reported to the Legation “that $1,100 in cash was paid to the bandits and that it is believed this payment brought about the release of Miss Gemmell.” (393.1111 Gemmell, Nina E./36)