123 Stuart, J. Leighton: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)
Washington, July 22,
1949—6 p. m.
871. Urtel 1571 July 21. Since any statement made by Dept re “shop guarantee” and ur departure wld be designed for Chi consumption rather than world or US, Dept desires you prepare and forward soonest draft statement for release by Dept when you feel time propitious or when negative reply recd from Commies. Statement shld be designed facilitate ur own departure as well as future movements US cit[izen]s desiring leave or travel within China.
Acheson