893.001 Chiang Kai-shek/10–2045
President Truman to President Chiang Kai-shek
My Dear Generalissimo Chiang: I have received from General Hurley and read with much interest and pleasure your kind letter of September 17, 1945. I was particularly gratified to note from your communication the high esteem in which you hold General Hurley, as well as your generous tribute to him for the part he has played in furthering the ties of amity, cooperation and understanding which so happily exist between our two countries. From my own observations and from what General Hurley has told me, I am convinced that you, through your unceasing efforts, understanding and cooperation, have contributed in an even greater measure to fostering the spirit of friendship and understanding which animates our two peoples. For this accomplishment on your part I am deeply grateful.
[Page 583]In the course of extended discussions, General Hurley has given the Secretary of State and me the benefit of your valued views and convictions with respect to the furtherance of our mutual relations and the maintenance of peace and order in the Far East. We have found your views to be of great assistance in our consideration of Far Eastern and world problems, and we hope that you will feel free at all times to impart to us your observations on questions of mutual interest.
The Secretary of State and I have noted your desire that General Hurley return to his post in China. In view of your wish and also in view of the confidence we repose in General Hurley’s judgment and ability, I am glad to confirm that we have requested him to return to China to continue his mission of fostering friendship and intimate cooperation between our two countries.
With kindest personal regards [etc.],