102.1/8736: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Gauss)
Washington, July 21,
1943—2 p.m.
933. From the Secretary of the Treasury for Adler.
- 1.
- The Treasury has received reports that large scale counterfeiting of Chinese currency is being practiced by the Japanese.
- 2.
- If there is confirmation for these reports has this counterfeiting so far had any observable consequences, and what has the Chinese Government done to cope with the situation?
- 3.
- Any views or information you may have concerning this matter would be appreciated by the Treasury Department. [Morgenthau.]
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