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

No. 805

Sir: Ref erring to your telegram No. 740 of June 29, 1932, in regard to the capture on June 26, by so-called communists, of 10 American citizens at Kikungshan, there is enclosed for your information a copy of a letter dated July 1, 1932,67 to the National Catholic Welfare Conference with regard to the advisability of withdrawing their representatives in the disturbed areas in China to places where conditions afford a reasonable measure of safety. Similar letters were sent also to the International Missionary Council and to the National Lutheran Council.

Very truly yours,

For the Secretary of State:
W. R. Castle, Jr.
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