393.1111 Halverstadt, Harriet/3: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 27—3:50 a.m.]
1133. Legation’s 1128, December 26, 11 a.m.76
- 1.
- Following from American Consul General at Nanking:
“December 26, 4 p.m. I have addressed note to Foreign Office as directed and expressing your expectation that the guilty persona will [Page 980] be sought out, tried and punished in accordance with law. Foochow informed and requested to supply additional information.”
- 2.
- Following from Foochow:
“December 26, 7 p.m. My December 24, 4 p.m. to the Legation. Halverstadt not released. Her whereabouts uncertain. Provincial Government only making half-hearted attempt to obtain her release. Believed to be captured by bandits and prospects of release are uncertain.”
- Not printed.↩