Office of the Historian

893.154/366: Telegram

The Ambassador in China (Gauss) to the Secretary of State

Chungking, August 21, 1941—3 p.m.
[Received August 22—6:03 a.m.]

360. For Currie from Arnstein: Generalissimo has decided against Holmes due to his nationality. Present contemplated plan is Chinese managing director with Wilson76 in complete charge of operation and maintenance of all the lend-lease trucks. Wilson will assume duties as soon as he is released from the Army. [Arnstein.]

Gauss
  1. Capt. James Wilson, U. S. A., Assistant Military Attaché in China.↩