Office of the Historian

740.0011 European War 1939/12258

Memorandum by Mr. Lauchlin Currie, Administrative Assistant to President Roosevelt, for the President

[Washington,] May 13, 1941.

The attached cable from Chiang Kai-shek, addressed to me, arrived yesterday. I think the source of his information was the Chinese Ambassador at Berlin, via Dr. Quo Tai Chi.

I am forwarding a copy to Secretary Hull.

Lauchlin Currie
[Page 187]
[Enclosure]
[Washington,] May 12, 1941.

Following from Generalissimo—

Message of third instant from President received. Please express my deep appreciation of his sincere assistance. Report has just reached here that if relationship between Germany and United States remains as at present and not worsen Germany is determined to start hostilities against Russia within a month and a half. If convenient, please inform President.

Segac
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  1. Probably the Naval Attaché for Air in China, Maj. James M. McHugh, U. S. M. C.↩