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