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with the other two far larger disputed amounts, the Command Secretary offered to withdraw the request for reimbursement on de minimis grounds. We accepted this offer without prejudice as to whether or not it was a legitimate claim against the Hong Kong Government and we informed Finance Committee accordingly. It certainly helped to obtain approval of funds for the other two items.
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Please do not hesitate to let me know if you
require any further explanations.
Yours sincerely
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(D.G. Jeafffeson)