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General Note: Message is presented in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German, French, English, Russian, Burmese, Hindi and Urdu.

English:
I am an American. I do not speak your language. Misfortune forces me to seek your asisstance in obtaining food, shelter and protection from the Communists. Please take me to someone who will provide for my safety and see that I am returned to my people. I will do my best to see that no harm comes to you. My government will reward you.

Perma Link: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2480101005

Citation: The Blood Chit - re: carried by American pilots and crew requesting assistance and safe passage, 2480101005. No Date, Box 01, Folder 01, Judith Porter Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2480101005, Accessed 04 Mar 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 2480101005, Judith Porter Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive