Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270
Memorandum by General Marshall to General Chou En-lai
OSE 115
Nanking, June 4, 1946.
Dear General Chou: I have just completed a conference with the Generalissimo on his return to Nanking.
- a.
- The Generalissimo has authorized the immediate dispatch of an advance section of Executive Headquarters to Changchun, there to get established in preparation for carrying out whatever agreements may be reached for the cessation of hostilities. The delay in his action in this particular matter was due to a mistranslation of my request on the subject.
- b.
- The Generalissimo is willing to issue an order immediately to his
armies in Manchuria to cease advances, attacks and pursuits for a
period of 10 days to afford an opportunity for the Communists to
complete negotiations with the Central Government regarding the
following:
- (1)
- Detailed arrangements to govern a termination of hostilities in Manchuria.
- (2)
- Definite arrangements, including time limits, for the complete resumption of communications in China.
- (3)
- A basis for carrying out without further delay of the agreement of February 25th for the demobilization, reorganization and integration of the armies of China.
I am issuing instructions to Executive Headquarters in Peiping to carry out a above. Should you wish to see me this afternoon to talk over the foregoing I am available at any time you suggest between 3:30 and 5:30—otherwise tomorrow morning.