In any farther communication
this subject, please quote
A983/983/35.
No.
and address,
but to-
not to any person by name,
The Under-Secretary of State,"
Foreign Office,
London, S.W.L
KDIATE.
sir,
333
FOREIGN OFFICE.
S.W.1.
4th March, 1920.
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RES
Pr.. MAR 0!
I am directed by Earl Curzon of Kedleston to state that
a request has been received from the Peruvian Government for
permission to purchase four thousand tons of first grade rice,
wherever obtainable, in two or four lots.
In making this request the Peruvian Minister adds that
if shipment be arranged from Hong Kong the Peruvian
Government will arrange direct "for the necessary sanitation
requisites" (sic) for shipment on Japanese steamers.
The Peruvian Minister states that rice is a staple
article of food in Peru and that his Government attach great
importance to obtaining the above supplies.
Lord Curzon would be glad to know what answer should be
returned to the Peruvian Minister.
A similar letter has been addressed to the India Office
and Ministry of Food.
I am,
sir
te Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
7.2.C-Tolleg