124.93/570
The Acting Secretary of War (Lovett) to the Secretary of State
Dear Mr. Secretary: Receipt is acknowledged of your letter dated August 17, 1943, indicating the desirability, in addition to the recent assignment of four Foreign Service Officers to the Commanding General, U. S. Army Forces, China–Burma–India Theater, of close cooperation being arranged between the U. S. Diplomatic and [Page 108] Military Establishments in China and India, and requesting that General Stilwell be instructed with respect thereto.
Cooperation between these establishments has been common practice in the past. Nevertheless, the War Department is in accord with the views of the Department of State that it is important that constant and regular consultation and liaison on political matter[s] related to military affairs be arranged.
Appropriate instructions are accordingly being issued to General Stilwell so that, subject to military requirements, whatever arrangements are necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of your letter be put into effect.
Sincerely yours,