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question a transfer of this kind will present difficultie s
era of opinion that we also om prolongation of the drafts
should refuse payment of 6 per cent interest in the same
way as other firms have done. But before I take any steps
I will come to an arrangement with Shanghai.
Comercial Union Assurance Company. This old
Society is also forced, in consequence of the proclamation
referred to above, to sever their connection with us, and
not even the name, Richter, has protected us. From the
enclosed copy of my letter to-day to Tir. Steger you will
see further details. I also enclose copies of the letters
of the C.U. of 28/6 and 4/7 and of our letter of 30/6.
I hope that Davis in Shanghai will agree with our proposal
that during the war he carries on the business in the
city under his own name in order to prevent one of the
rivel English firms obtaining the agency.
Legal and Ceneral Life Assurance Office have
replied to hongkong in accordance with the enclosed copy
which we received from the liquidators with reference to
your policy No: 3497. I understand from "r. Schluster
that you have settled this matter direct with the Society.
I also enclose copies of my letter to you and of my let-
ters to "r. Steger of the 1st and 10th instant.