893.20/11–2345: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Robertson) to the Secretary of State
[Received, November 23—8:45 a.m.]
2023. General Wedemeyer has sent long top secret message60 to General George C. Marshall61 summarizing military situation in China and making certain recommendations which require political as well as military consideration at highest policy levels. Message was discussed in meeting in General Wedemeyer’s apartment in Shanghai Monday evening November 19 attended by Lieutenant General Stratemeyer, Commanding General, U. S. Army Air Forces, China Theater; Major General Maddocks, Chief of Staff, China Theater; Major General McClure, Commanding General, Chinese Combat Command; Colonel Creasy, Commanding Officer, Residual Teams, Kunming; and myself. 1 was asked if I agreed with conclusions reached. I replied that if premises as to military situation were correct (which of course were not subject to question by me) I heartily concurred. No copies of message were made available to me and I was asked to hold information contained therein highest confidence. I assume message will be immediately discussed with the Secretary and Ambassador Hurley.