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120/18/19.
Downing Street,
sir,
13* January, 1919.
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I am directed by "r. Secretary Long to transit to you, for much consideration by the Board of Customs and Excise as may be possible, accompanying copy of a letter from ET. F. Lanigan, Revenue Officer, Importa and ibports Department, Hong Kong, applying for employment in the Imperial
service.
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2. I am to add that the Officer Administering the loverment of hong kong is being asked for a report on !r, Lanigan's services,
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Sir,
; SECRETARY,
BOARD OF CUSTOMS AND RICISE.
Your most obedient Servant,