Any reply to this letter should be addressed to—
THE SECRETARY,
TREASURY,
WHITEHALL, LONDON, S.W. 1, and the following number quoted:
36140
19
Sir,
TREASURY CHAMBERS
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29
August 1919.
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REC
with reference
IRm 30 UG 19
Sir H.J.Read's
letter of the 14th instant-(44394/1919) relating to the proposal of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation to open new branches or agencias at Manchuria, Korea and Thina, I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of His 'ajesty's Treasury to transmit herewith for the information of Secretary Viscount "ilner a copy of a "arrait dated the 25th instant by which Their Lordships have authorized the establishment of branches or agencies of the Bank in the countries mentioned,
I am,
sir,
Your obedient Servant,
D.L.tral
The Under 3ecretary of State,
Colonial Office.
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