Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1931, The Far East, Volume III

393.1111 Nelson, Bert N./77: Telegram

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

Hankow, March 17, 1931—1 p.m.
[Received March 17—3:45 a.m.]

23. The following telegram has been sent to the Legation:

“March 17, noon. I have received today the following telegram from Dr. Skinsnes concerning Nelson and Tvedt:

‘Letter from prisoners dated March 11th states health good, not further tortured, located Kenchiatawu 37 li east of Chiliping.’

Above information as regards location of captives has been communicated to Chinese authorities.

Repeated to Nanking and Department.”

Lockhart