Communications on this subject
should be addressed to
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,
COLONIAL OFFICE,
LONDON, S.W.,
Number quoted, 31152/1917.
and the following
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15:28 JUN 17
DING STREET.
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June, 1917.
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In reply to your letter of the 19th of June, I
an directed by 'r. Secretary long to inform you that it
will be necessary for him to consult the Covernor of
Hong Kong before deciding whether you could be permitted
to resign your appointment.
2.
I.
Long will refer the matter to the Colonial Government by mail, or by telegraph if you are prepared to refund the cost of the telegra hic correspondence.
I am to enquire which course you would prefer to be
adopted.
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Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Walter D. Ellis
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Please calle fuce poate cular s the above the facefully.
concerning
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