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

125.953/9–3049: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul at Tsingtao (Hawthorne)

Washington, September 30, 1949—6 p. m.

298. Dept considers it necessary for you close office immed and depart soonest reDeptel 271, Sep 14.¹³ Inform Dept soonest when and how you and staff expect depart. Sep[arate] tel fols personnel assignments. Inform Dept whether difficulties encountered in obtaining exit permits or if any Dept action necessary assist departure.

Webb

13. Not printed.