845.01/187: Telegram
The Personal Representative of the President in India (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 10—1:25 a.m.]
276. For the President and Secretary. Department’s 186, May 8, 4 p.m., received today. Nehru visited me at Irwin Hospital yesterday and again today and will continue his efforts to calm Indians, speed production and make them hate Japs.
Suffering nasal dust infection 2 weeks. Irwin Hospital last 4 days, minor operation. Sulfanilamide. Doctors insist must take at least month rest away from India dust. Plan to take first stratoliner home after I am able to travel. Please arrange top priority Ferry Command next stratoliner. Will leave Merrell in charge.