893.30 Mission/11–1846: Telegram
The Chargé in the United Kingdom (Gallman) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 18—4:37 p.m.]
9576. We took up with Kitson, head China Dept, Foreign Office, today subject Deptel 7733, November 15.
[Page 806]Kitson vague regarding details but said it his understanding one frigate already delivered Chinese with arrangements completed to turn over one cruiser (HMS Orion), one destroyer and several minor craft. All vessels to be delivered Chinese under Lend-Lease agreements entered into during war. Unspecified number Chinese naval personnel to be sent British (some believed already en route) receive training, after which they to man vessels being sent China. Kitson promised obtain details from Admiralty, and on receipt they will be transmitted Dept.