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It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the following Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to--
The Under Secretary of State,
War Office,
WAR OFFICE, LONDON, SW 3504 "Works."
London, S.W.
Hong Kong 8/138.
(I.G.F.1)
Sir,
30 December 1901.
With reference to your letter of the 20th instant, 44746/1901, asking for a reply to your letter of the 30th ultimo, on the subject of exchange of military land in Hong Kong; I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that a telegram has been received from the General Officer Commanding requesting that further action may be stayed pending the receipt of a communication from him.
Mr. Brodrick will cause a reply to be furnished to your letter above quoted as soon as the communication in question has been received.
I am,
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Gertwood Wel...