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BRITISH EMBASSY,
37
NANRIKO.
No. 24 (1/31D/1939)
2 MAR 1939
Shanghai, 10th January, 1939.
My Lord,
On the departure on the 3rd January on home
leave of Captain Ralph Edwards R.N., who has been attached
to this Embassy as Naval Liaison Officer since 8th August
1958, I desire to convey to Your Lordship an expression of
my high appreciation of the able and energetic manner in
which Captain Edwards has discharged the difficult and
delicate duties of this post.
2.
Captain Edwards has rendered most valuable
assistance to the Embassy in matters calling for negotia-
tion with the Japanese Naval Authorities, and I have been
impressed by his success in retaining their goodwill in
spite of the difficult and controversial nature of many
of the problems which came under discussion. He is an
officer of uncommon gifts and I am sincerely sorry to see
his appointment come to an end.
I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble Servant
Cutitele clacht
The Right Honourable,
Viscount Halifax K.G., G.C.S.I.,
etc., etc., etc.,
FOREIGN OFFICE
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sir,