893.20 Mission/2–2746: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in China
352. For Marshall from the President. By my directive of February 25, 1946 to the Secretaries of State, War and the Navy authorizing the establishment of a Military Advisory Group to China I instructed the Secretary of State to conduct the necessary negotiations with the Chinese Government. Secretary Byrnes feels that these negotiations should be conducted in China and has asked whether, in view of your familiarity with the subject, you might be willing to act on his behalf in negotiating an agreement. If you feel that you can accept this additional responsibility I shall inform Mr. Byrnes and he will communicate with you directly in regard to the matter. I assume that General Wedemeyer will be available to give you any needed assistance. [Truman.]