893.51/7048
The Chinese Ambassador (Hu Shih) to the Secretary of State
My Dear Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to inform you that I have received from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek the following telegraphic message, dated Chungking, March 9, 1940, for transmission to the President of the United States:
To the Chinese Government and people who are fighting in resistance to aggression, the newly announced Export-Import Bank credit will mean not only fresh material assistance, but also new moral encouragement. All this has been made possible only by your leadership and direction. Please accept my sincere expression of appreciation and gratitude.
I shall be greatly obliged if you will be good enough to transmit the above message to the President.
I am [etc.]