Office of the Historian

893.20/743: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Gauss)

Washington, February 13, 1942—7 p.m.

97. Major General Joseph W. Stilwell is proceeding to Chungking as the head of a military mission to China which will include the functions of the Magruder groups. The War Department has informed General Magruder of the character and functions of the Stilwell mission. Prior to General Stilwell’s arrival you may wish [Page 18] to obtain from General Magruder further details with regard to the Stilwell mission.

John Davies, Jr., F.S.O. VII, has been assigned Consul at Kunming, designated Second Secretary at Chungking for temporary duty, and detailed to the Stilwell mission for liaison purposes. He is proceeding promptly, carrying full instructions as to his duties.

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