Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, Asia and the Pacific, Volume VI, Part 1

790B.00/12–2051: Telegram

The Chargé in Burma (Day) to the Secretary of State

confidential

[Rangoon,] December 20, 1951—11 p. m.

593. Burmese Government has granted Dr. Seagrave permission return to hospital Namkham upon his written undertaking to leave the Shan State when authorities there require him to do so.

PermSec FonOff told me in confidence PriMin, FonMin and Home Min had to overcome strong opposition in quarters not specified but believed military. Consequently believe publicity to decision in Burma undesirable though desirable in US in interests Burmese American relations. Seagrave should reach Namkham before Christmas.

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