893.248/6–1448
The Secretary of Defense (Forrestal) to the Secretary of State
Dear Mr. Secretary: Thank you for your letter of 10 June 1948 which was in response to my earlier communication of 24 May 1948 dealing with the request of the Chinese Government for military equipment for the Chinese Air Force.
It will be extremely helpful to have your statement concerning the priority to be accorded to the 8⅓ group program pending completion of the current study with respect to priorities in the furnishing of military aid. I shall immediately transmit a copy of your letter to the Secretary of the Air Force so that the request of the Chinese Government may be considered in the light of your advice.
Sincerely yours,