(3003). Wt. 95519/540. 100,000. 9/11. D. D. & L. (PIE)
Any further communication should be addressed to-
THE SECRETARY, at the address given opposite.
The following letters and number must be quoted:-
W.T.D.
9349/16
Letters will be dealt with more expedi tiously if they relate to one application only.
Telegrams:-
WARTRADE, VIC, LONDON,
C.O.
56651
REC
REG: 25 NOV 16
WAR TRADE DEPARTMENT,
4, CENTRAL BUILDINGS,
WESTMINSTER, S.W.
23rd November, 1916.
631
In
Sir,
With reference to your letter of the 7th instant
53689/16 regarding a consignment of Wood Oil from
Hong Kong to Stockholm, I am instructed by the Director
of the War Trade Department to state for the information
of Mr. Secretary Bonar Law that in view of the fact
that the 011 can be substituted for the Seed Oil
of which there are considerable stocks in Sweden,
thie Department is of opinion that permission for
the export of the consignment in question should not
be granted. The documente enclosed with your letter
are returned herewith as requested.
I am,
The Under Secretary of State
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Colonial Office,8.M.
CB/PH
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
N. J.Highmne
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