Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1932, The Far East, Volume III

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The Chief of Naval Operations (Pratt) to the Commander in Chief, United States Asiatic Fleet (Taylor)⁴⁶

[Washington, February 3, 1932—2 p.m.]

When you confer with British military and naval authorities please assure them of 100 percent naval and military cooperation with them in preserving the neutrality and safety of the International Settlement at Shanghai.

46. Copy of telegram transmitted to the Department by the Navy Department on February 3.