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No. 22 Feb 1904
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Mr. Lyttelton to Governor Sir H.A. Blake.
(Sent 9:30 p.m. 15th February, 1904.)
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It may possibly be necessary to send to Ceylon 325 Russian sailors rescued Chemulpo by His Majesty's ships to be interned until end of war. Are Boer prisoners camps available for purpose and will you require guard of troops. All expenses will be met by Imperial Government.