181. Telegram 715 from Geneva1
715. From Johnson.
Request names and other information Americans imprisoned Communist China from whom no letters received, no acknowledgment packages delivered, and no other data on health or whereabouts. Believe if I am able cite specific cases indicating failure Communists provide even these most elementary facts despite their promises of year ago, I will have additional argument support my requests complete information Americans still imprisoned and press for their right to communicate and their early release.
Latest material here obtained Hong Kong Despatch 141 and Deptel 705, February 25.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.95A251/9–1255. Confidential; Priority.↩