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It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above Number may be quoted; and this Letter addressed

The Under Secretary of State,

War Office,

Admr 2384

Pall Mall,

London, (S.W.) :

Spey

F&T 1000 12-02


WAR OFFICE, PALL MALL, S.W.

25 February

With reference to your 20th December, forwarding a copy of a letter from the Admiralty on the subject of the proposed obstruction of Kellett's Bank, Hong Kong, by Junks, in the event of war :

I am directed to acquaint you for the information of the Marquees of Ripon, that the Secretary of State for War agrees with the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that the proposed partial blocking of one of the entrances to Hong Kong Harbour, by any obstruction across Kellett Bank would not add to its security against attack sufficiently

The Under Secretary of State

Colonial Office.

REG 273 331

2286 or 1893

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