393.1115/7–1249: Telegram

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

1487. [To Shanghai:] ReEmbtel 1486, July 12 to Department; repeated Shanghai 829. Before your departure [from] Shanghai, suggest you discreetly canvass few selected leaders American business, educational, religious community to ascertain approximate number Americans who would respond to plan for repatriation vessel. Information will probably be useful if you plan follow up this proposal after your arrival Washington.

Sent Shanghai 830; repeated Department.

Stuart