811.22793/4–346

The Chinese Ambassador ( Wei ) to the Secretary of State

The Chinese Ambassador presents his compliments to the Secretary of State and has the honor to send herewith a copy of a Memorandum99 submitted by Lieutenant General C. J. Chow, Director of the Commission on Aeronautical Affairs, Chungking, to General George C. Marshall, concerning the training of 800 Chinese cadets in the United States.

In view of the fact that the matter is of importance to the cause of China, the Ambassador will appreciate it if the Secretary would give favorable consideration to the proposal and cause it to be transmitted to the appropriate authorities of the United States Government.

  1. February 23, not printed.