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

125.0093/11–2848: Telegram

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

Nanking, November 28, 1948.
[Received November 28—11:16 p.m.]

2348. For ComNavWesPac. Final arrangements completed Manila for accommodation Embassy consular dependents. Please arrange airlift Nanking group beginning Thursday, December 2 and Shanghai group soon as possible thereafter. Will notify you November 29 exact number desiring airlift as number somewhat lower than that given you previously.

Sent Tsingtao 218; repeated Shanghai 1170, Manila 40, Hankow 64, Department 2348, Peiping 248.

Shanghai pass to CTF 78.⁸⁰

Stuart

80. Commander Task Force 78.