123 Johnson, Louis A./32: Telegram
The Personal Representative of the President in India (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 14—4:30 a.m.]
282. For the President and Secretary. Operated on at Irwin Hospital last Monday and physical condition causes English, Indian, and American Army doctors all [to] agree highly imperative I should leave India at once for urgent additional medical attention in United States. Papers here have given report of operation and indicated I would return to America temporarily. Will issue statement saying I am returning for consultations and I am sure there will be no misinterpretation here (Department’s 197, May 13, 3 p.m.). I am personally convinced that results may be fatal if after this illness I do not follow uniform medical advice and get away from the dust and to American hospital at earliest date. This is more imperative than first cable would indicate. Have tentative arrangement transportation tomorrow Friday and will appreciate confirming cable in light of the above explanation.