Office of the Historian

Madame Chiang Kai-shek to Mr. Lauchlin Currie 12

[Chungking,] May 23, 1942.

Morale of Army and people never lower during five years of war than since fall of Burma. Three divisions escaped Japanese encirclement north of Myitkyina, but many amongst them died of starvation. Reactionaries here actively raising ugly heads, making head way with anti-war propaganda. For first time since 1937, Chief is pessimistic, admits situation dangerous. This for your confidential information because future is extremely critical. Magruder is taking you important letter.

  1. Copy of telegram transmitted to President Roosevelt. Photostatic copy obtained from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, N. Y.↩