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to show why a relief is required at Newchwang; or why a
relief, if required there, could not have been sent from
another branch. Under the Consular scheme, which is now
in abeyance, four young men from other branches have been
selected as being available for active service. None of
these four has gone.
sir.
I am
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Your obedient servant,
(L.) bland Levern.
Colonial Secretary,
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