230. Telegram 777 to Geneva1

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777. For Johnson.

Chinese departures. In future telegrams this subject code word FEDEP rpt FEDEP will mean cumulative total as of given date of confirmed departures Chinese nationals destined Far East since July 11. [Typeset Page 306] Code word ALDEP rpt ALDEP will refer total for all destinations. Latter figure to continue FYI at your discretion.

As of September 23, FEDEP 378. ALDEP 721.

Dulles
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/9–2355. Official Use Only. Drafted by Nagoski; cleared in substance by Newton (Telegraph Branch).