Page 49
SECRET CIPHER
TELEGRAM.
F12827849
18
10.00
SECRET.
083/6153
From: G.0.C. Hong Kong.
Desp. 1720 15.12.39. Recd. 1045 15.12.39.
Το
:
The War Office.
6198 cipher 15/12.
December.
Your 59814 (Q.M.G.2c.) 30th October my 6103 4th
Progress report of reduction of Tientsin garrison.
One company Durham Light Infantry arrived Hong Kong 9th
December with 800 tons of stores. Sailing date Wingsang
and Esang unchanged. Surplus horses and mules being
shipped in Taisang about 17th December. Onwards move of
Durham Light Infantry arranged in Talma sailing date
(?not yet) known. Your 60537 (Q.M.G.2c.) of 14th November
French commander in chief has arranged to use French
ship Jean Laborde for this move.
C. 4. (Telegrams)
Q.M.G.18. (for action)
Copies to:- M.0.1.2. 2a. 5.
M.1.2.2c. A.G.1.2. S.D.1.
A.M.D.1.
A.V.D.
Q.M.G.1.4.6.14c.18.
Q.M.G. F.
F.1.26.6.
D of S.T. Ministry of
Shipping.
D of P Admiralty.
Mr. Howe (Foreign Office.)
Page 49
Page 49
Page 49
Page 49