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acting
Governor
Smith, K. C. MAL wwws during two out of my three inspecs-
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Singapore
and made ne
with
stay with him on both occasions.
Government House
Singapore
21. Feb. 8Z
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dearest
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friend in order to discredit
what was paid about himself. Hill
may
I then; expect him to do all
in his power
injure me,
and