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

123 Ward, Angus I.: Telegram

The Consul General at Peiping (Clubb) to the Secretary of State

Peiping, November 28, 1949—2 p. m.
[Received November 29—12:39 a. m.]

2111. Saw Chang Tung-sun November 23 at which time he said he had sent projected letter Chou En-lai “several days ago” (mytel 2053, November 22⁸³). Chang said he did not give message as coming either from himself or Ambassador but instead purported it represented my attitude.

Chang did not give me text his letter.

Informed Chang of current Mukden denouncement and expressed appreciation rendered by him re matter.

Clubb

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