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Translation of CODE Telegram,
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RES 25 AUG 16
GOVERNOR-GENERAL, MELBOURNE.
GOVERNOR, HONGKONG.
From
To
Date
26th June, 1916.
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My letter 28th April Reverend A. H. Bach claims through American Consul General to be American subject. Consul
General requests release pending enquiry. Bach states papers taken on China and detained at Hongkong.ħ your telegram 11th
March to Secretary of State you stated he was said to be German
Agent. Please advise if he should be released pending American
enquiries.
GOVERNOR GENERAL