No. 8.
iny further communication
In this subject, please quote
N. 47471.
Solois
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address letter to--
The Secretary,
alty, Whiteball. London, S. W.1.
sir,
Admiralty,
30th October,
1918
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C O 52525
RLC
31 OCT 18 Not
I am commanded by my Lords Comissioners of the Admir- alty to refer to a letter, No. 48694/1918, dated the 3rd
5129) October, addressed by you to the Board of Trade, a copy of which has been transmitted to the Admiralty, and in reply to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Long, that ratings of the Mercantile Marine Reserve serve under a form of Naval engagement and their service should be regarded as
service in H.M. Forces.
I am
scher-Secretary state
Colonial office.
sir,
Your Obedient Servant,
R-Skimmer
for Secretary.
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