I am however to request that the possibility of recovering the money from the Russian Government forthwith may be kept in mind and that the Foreign Office may be invited to inform this Department when the circumstances which are now held to warrant postponement of the claim have disappeared.
I am,
Sir
Your obedient Servant,
Victor Cavendish.
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DRAFT. Governor MINUTE. Hongkong 315. Harding 17/9 31P. Collins
Mr. Antrobus. Mr. Cox. Mr. Lucas. Mr. Graham.
Sir M. Ommanney, The Duke of Marlborough. Mr. Lyttelton.
3 drafts 30924 279 Ausă 41146 Treas 32348 266 Hongkong
Your telegram. Government of Hongkong should claim for Expenses of internment monthly from Treasury Chest officer. Claims [duly certified by Govt of Hongkong and accompanied by vouchers] should be [capable of being] presented.