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air and Guest,
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22876
28-30, Lime Street,
London E.C.3.
REC
Red 15 APR 19
March 21st 1919.
Dear Sir,
We have been directed by the War Trade Department to
refer to the Foreign office in regard to direct shipments of
Produce from China for Belgium and Holland.
shipments to the
We desire to know whether direct
Countries mentioned are permitted and may add that we have
received prices from our Hongkong friends for the following
articles:-
I
Cassia Oil
Star Aniseed Oil
Wool Oil
Peanut Oil
Phillipine Coconut 011
Castor Oil
Buffalo Hides
Siam Rice.
and before taking up negotiations with buyers we would be
obliged by your informing us whether you are prepared to
grant the License which we understand is necessary to enable
the goods to be shipped at Hongkonɛ-
Awaiting the favour of your reply.
We are &c,
Sinclair and Guest.
(Signed)
Le Secretary
Foreign Office
Downing Street,
5.W.1