Office of the Historian

125.991H/8–1049: Telegram

The Vice Consul at Kunming (Lutkins) to the Secretary of State

Kunming, August 10, 1949—10 a. m.
[Received August 12—1:45 p. m.]

123. ReDeptel 56, August 3, 7 p. m. I interpret Department’s telegram as meaning that Consulate should remain open as long as possible for reporting and other purposes without risking Communist occupation. Please inform if this view incorrect.

Lutkins