123 Hurley, Patrick J.
President Chiang Kai-shek to President Truman 58
My Dear Mr. President: Upon the return visit of General Hurley, I take great pleasure in sending you, through him, personal greetings.
The relationship between China and America has ever been one of mutual friendship and sympathy, but since the appointment of General Hurley to China as Ambassador, the traditional friendship between our two countries has become even more closely cemented. During his tenure of office, General Hurley’s wise statesmanship and human qualities have won the respect and affection of the Chinese people who see in him a fitting symbol of America’s foreign policy of fair play and justice.
I have talked with General Hurley at length and with perfect frankness regarding the policy of my Government on various questions, and have asked him to acquaint you, Mr. President, with the various aspects which have a bearing on the implementation of continued close collaboration between China and America in the maintenance of peace and order in the Far East.
I am looking forward to General Hurley’s return to China as America’s representative for I feel certain that he represents your great country as well as yourself.
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for the many evidences of interest you have taken in my country, and for the help you have so generously given to Dr. Soong in his recent negotiations with Your Excellency’s Government.
With kindest regards [etc.]
- Copy of letter transmitted through Ambassador Hurley to President Truman. The Ambassador left Chungking on September 22 for Washington.↩