Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Far East, China, Volume VII

Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270: Telegram

The Joint Chiefs of Staff to the Commanding General, United States Forces, China Theater (Wedemeyer)^58a

[Washington,] 18 September 1945.

Warx 66085. It is U. S. policy to assist the Chinese Government in the establishment of essential Chinese troops in liberated areas, particularly Manchuria, as rapidly as practicable.

Movement of Chinese Forces will be executed, in so far as practicable, in general conformity with the schedule indicated in Wedemeyer’s CFBX 8412 dated 17 September 1945,⁵⁹ utilizing for this purpose shipping now under your control. To effect this movement, maximum use will be made of shipping unsuitable for trans-Pacific use.

Request you report to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with information copy to CinCAFPac, the action you take to move Chinese Forces in compliance with this directive.

1. Sent also to Fleet Admiral Nimitz.
59. Not found in Department files.