Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

893.50 Recovery/12–1648: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)

Washington, December 16, 1948—8 p.m.

1845. NSC meeting Dec 16 approved decision, in view extent to which milit situation has deteriorated and fact current delivery of supplies not playing a part in determination decisive battles now in process, to request Natl Milit Establishment obtain comments Director JUSMAG re advisability from milit point view continuing delivery munitions under China Aid Act now en route or being prepared for shipment and have State Dept obtain Emb comments from polit viewpoint re advisability continuing delivery such matériel particularly with respect deliveries Taiwan.

Gen Barr’s 861 OAGA Dec 16¹⁰ just received which furnishes partial reply. Please report your views urgently.

Lovett

10. Not found in Department files.