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connected, that the non-recognition of British
Harry would involve the downfall of German Arnhold Karberg.
AU 231 6/19 AM 22.8.15.
LONDON. 21.8.15
3.35 p..
PASIN.
Harry Arnhold Shanghai.
Five two prospects recognition unfavourable unless authorities recognise in British interest consequent large liabilities old and new firms I have given Karbergs approximate liabilities British and Allied Banks based nineteenthirteen balance sheet ninehundredthirtyfivethousand pounds in addition considerable contingent liabilities arising produce drafts issued before war drawees probably partly insolvent goods partly held up or seized if trading stopped further large losses account seizure goods France and probably England and claims for breach of contracts Europe and America have you received my letter July twentieth.
ARNHOLD.
(4)
That the question is now no longer to be disregarded
is shewn by the following telegram.
AU 260 1.20 p.m. 24.8.15.
LONDON. 23.8.15 6.55 p.m.
PASLN.
Harry Arnhold Shanghai.
Seventhree Morteo our six reimbursement sight draft less on Liverpool Bank Powell settled dis- continue offering for France and England until
recognition obtained.
KARBERG.
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