893.00/2–2448: Telegram
The Consul General at Mukden (Ward) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 25—1:35 p.m.]
95. Wei Li-huang, who enjoys the acquaintance of General Marshall, requests following message be delivered to Secretary:
“Am appealing to you to assist me in every way possible in my effort hold North east. Was sent Northeast too late hold area with forces [Page 17] and equipment now at my disposal. Desperately need ammunition for present troops and weapons and ammunition for Northeastern People’s Milita and cargo planes move equipment and supplies into Mukden. Without your support and American assistance I do not believe I shall be able hold Manchuria, but with them, together with additional troops from intramural China, I am confident I can restore communications in and drive Communists from south Manchuria.”