Office of the Historian

793.94/1994a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Johnson)

Washington, October 5, 1931—6 p.m.

363. The Department’s 330, September 19, 3 p.m.94 The Department feels that it would be advantageous and would simplify communication for you to be during the next few weeks in Nanking.

Unless you perceive and wish to report reasons contra, please proceed to Nanking at earliest possible moment. Report date of starting, estimated date of arrival and arrival and names of persons accompanying you.

Stimson
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