893.24/5–3045: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Hurley) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 1—11:15 a.m.]
880. At a meeting which I called last night of representatives of the Embassy, General Olmsted, FEA, and Nelson mission, it was unanimously agreed that it would be desirable to negotiate a reverse Lend-Lease agreement with China at the earliest possible moment. In this connection Olmsted reports that this has already been endorsed by the War Dept to the State Dept and he says he sees no reason why such an agreement cannot promptly be reached.
I should appreciate being informed by telegram whether the Department is prepared to handle the matter in Washington and whether there is any step which it is desired I take at this end.