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Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to President Truman 84
Dear Mr. President: On the occasion of General Marshall’s return to Washington for consultation, I wish to take this opportunity to renew to you my warm personal greetings.
During the past twelve months, General Marshall has rendered us immeasurable assistance in connection with repatriation of the Japanese in China, the taking over of our liberated territories, and his earnest and patient efforts at mediation between the Chinese Government and the communists. No other envoy could have helped China so much in face of such manifold difficulties. His work, Mr. President, deserves the full recognition of your Government as well as the gratitude of the Chinese people.
In her hour of crisis, my country has been most fortunate in having General Marshall with us. I am sure the Chinese people joins me in expressing the fervent hope that he will soon return to help us in the rebuilding and regeneration of our country.
With expressions of high regard [etc.]
- Copy transmitted to the Department by the White House on January 24.↩