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and at least 2 clerks, also adequate entertainment
allowance
organization would enhance value of garrison as a token force.
4. If it is not intended to maintain status of
Duties would be similar to mine. This
garrison consider that, in fairness to company commander those
concerned should be informed he is not a "commandant" that the
role of garrison is care and maintenance of Army property and
that other activities of garrison cannot be expected except in real
emergency.
5. If intelligence work required suggest provision
be made in new establishments as unlikely company officers will
have requisite time or training.
6. Peking. In the event of threat to Embassy,
garrison must rely largely on diplomatic status and, in last resort making a show with little force available.
7. D.A.Q.M.G. is examining details of
establishment and accommodation with my staff.
C.4. (Telegrams)
Copies to S. of S.
C.I.G.S.
P.U.S.
To M.0.2. (for action)
D.C.I.G.S.
D.H.O. & P. D.P.
D.D.1.0.
1.0.1.2.2A.
D. M. I.
D.D.M.I. (1) D.D.M. (0)
M.1.1. 2. 20.
S.D.1.
A.G.1.
Q..G.1.6.8.
F.1.2.6.
Q.11.G.F.
W.F.
First Lord Admiralty
Mr. R.G. Howe, (F.0.)
Cdr. S. Barry, (Admiralty)
Wing Cdr. Grant, (Air Ministry)
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