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

893.24/1–1249: Telegram

The Chargé in the United Kingdom ( Holmes ) to the Secretary of State

London , January 12, 1949—1 p. m.
[Received January 13—1:23 a. m.]

136. Deptel 82, January 7, 6 p. m. Minister Supply states has supply tanks [and] armored cars originally intended for scrapping but War Office has requested they be retained for possible re-use, subject to consideration of Five Power Military Committee. If not required may be available for sale to Chinese, subject US approval. Despatch¹² follows.

Holmes

12. Not printed.