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Any further communication should be addressed to
THE SECRETARY,
And the following letter and number should be quoted:-
C.R.V./H/206.
Telegraphic Address: Manorgize, London, Tolephone Number: Victoria, 8700.
MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS OF WAR,
WHITEHALL PLACE,
29296
LONDON, S.W. 1.
29 JUN17
June, 1917.
sir,
127332
With reference to your letter (No.27332/1917) of
the 1st June, enclosing a copy of a letter from Messrs.
Shewan Tomes and Company, regarding materials for the
Green Island Cement Company, Hong Kong, I am directed by
the Minister of Munitions to state, for the information
of Mr. Secretary Long, that owing to the great shortage of
Manganese Steel for war purposes, it is quite impossible,
under present circumstances, to grant tis application.
I am, at the same time, to suggest, for the
consideration of Mr. Long, that it would be a great con-
venience if he would request all firme making application
for permission to export specific goods to apply direct
to the Priority Department of the Ministry.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your obedient Servant,
TZV. Vernon
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
S.W.I.
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