LETTER TO THE HONORABLE WILLIAM F.KNOWLAND FROM R.H.HELLENKOETTER

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• Publication Date: August 17, 1949
• Content Type: LETTER

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In as much as there is a continuous interchange of
information between the Department of State and the
Central Intelligence Agency, I should like to suggest
that your purposes could well be served ifrou could ,
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I have discussed your request with Mr. Webb
if you wish I shall be happy to arrange such a meeting
at any time convenient to you.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
15 August 1949
The Honorable William F. Knowland
United States Senate
Washington, D. Co
In reply to your letter of 9 August 1949 concerning
certain information relating to the equipment of the Chinese
Caumunist Forces, I regret that, as the Rational Security
Council determines the dissemination of intelligence informa-
tion, I am unable to furnish the information requested unless
authorized to do so by the National Security Council.
Inasmuch as there is a continuous interchange of informa
tion between the Department of State and the Central Intelli once
gency, 4t might-be most useful for all concerned if you o ld
a ist at a meeting with the end earetary of-State; ~f e b
an yself during which the questions in your letter c ld be
thra d out.
With best regards, I am,
Sincerely#
R. H. HILLENKOETTER
Rear Adm3.ralp USA
Director of Central
Intelligence
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Uthce 1Vlemorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
The Director
DATE: 11 Lu;ust 191.9
FROM , Assistant General Counsel
SUBJECT: Request from Senator Knowland
1. Attached is the letter of which I spoke to you from Senator Know-
land. He understands that the matter is most confidential and does not
intend to use the information for public purposes, but mer?ly for his own
background.
2. Senator Knowland is checking with the Maritime Commission for X1
formation concerning two American ships which are believed to be lease
to
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I low UNITM STATES SENATE
COPY Committee on Armed Services
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Au just 9, 1949
I have been extremely interested in following the
United States foreign policy in China and am desirous of
obtaining additional information. As you know, the communist
forces in China have made rapid strides, from a military stand-
point, in the last few months. This raises certain questions
in my mind that I believe you can answer for me.
To sustain their military and political momentum,. the
communists would require small arms, ammunition, artillery
of all types, motor vehicles, fuels and lubrications, signal
communications, food, clothing, and last, but not least, means
to disseminate propaganda and information_of.Rtheir activities.
In short, for an undertaking as vast as the Chinese communist
movement, certain critical materials are required to sustain
their program and consolidate their position in "conquered
territory."
I would appreciate any information your staff could furnish
me, which would clarify. the means taken by the Chinese communists
to supply the items mentioned in the above paragraph, and any
other information which you feel would be helpful with respect
to the operation being conducted by them.
I would prefer the information in memorandum form., but I
would have no objection, if you feel it advisable, to a member
your staff furnishing me with an oral brief.
of
With best regards, I am
Sincerely, yours,
Signed
Rear Admiral R. H. Hillenkoetter
Director of Central Intelligence
2430 E Street, N. W.
Washington 25, D. C.
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