740.00119 P.W./10–1245
The Under Secretary of State (Acheson) to the Australian Minister (Eggleston)
My Dear Mr. Minister: I refer to my letter of September 14, 1945, and to your note of August 25, 1945 (No. 401/45)58 with regard to the [Page 949] desire of the Australian Government to secure immediately from the Japanese not only complete lists of Australian and other Allied prisoners of war and civilian internees but also records and evidence of their treatment during custody.
The desire of the Australian Government has been communicated to the Theater War Crimes Office with instructions to make available to the Australian authorities in the field the information which you have requested.
The American military authorities have taken steps to secure as complete information as possible with regard to the treatment of Allied prisoners of war and civilian internees while in Japanese custody. A Central Record and Information Office of Japanese war criminals and war crimes is in the process of establishment under the Supreme Commander in Japan. The records and files of this office will be available to your representatives.
Sincerely yours,