Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270: Telegram

Colonel J. Hart Caughey to Mr. Walter S. Robertson, at Peiping

601–A. General Marshall sent following letter to Chou.

“This morning I note in Trusum No. 98,31a first paragraph, that the Communist member of Team 2 is restricting the movements of the U. S. members. Will you please ascertain the basis for such restriction.”

Chou’s reply says he has dispatched a telegram to Communist general in charge of Jehol area asking about restriction of Americans. Any reply will be forwarded for information.

J. Hart Caughey

Colonel, G. S. C.
  1. April 22, not printed.