Letter from Robert O. Wilson on the military situation and attitude of the Chinese people

Date

1937-10-10

Description

In this letter from Nanjing-born American physician Robert O. Wilson to his family, he discusses the recent air raids and bombing campaigns that have been undertaken by Chinese and Japanese forces in recent days. He also discusses the positive attitude of the Chinese people towards the foreigners assisting in the wartime relief effort. Wilson predicts that China can be persuaded to reject communism and ally themselves with the great democratic powers.

Subject

Nanjing Massacre (1937/38)

Format

Correspondence

Language

English

Extent

1 page

Rights Holder

The Yale Divinity Library

Preferred Citation

Letter from Robert O. Wilson to multiple people, October 10, 1937, Archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, Group 11, Box 229, Folder 3875, Yale Divinity Library.