Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

125.633/5–2649: Telegram

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

Washington, May 26, 1949—1 p. m.

640. From Butterworth.⁶⁰ We are all very disturbed by protracted confinement Ward and other members staff Mukden and wish no stone left unturned to effect their speedy departure. I hope you will find means personally to press this matter to a rapid conclusion. [Butterworth.]

Webb

60. W. Walton Butterworth, Director of the Office of Far Eastern Affairs.