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dormitory, and could not get any reply from the firm when telephoning (three times). I wanted him to visit
me in order to talk over the business.
I shall feel greatly obliged if you will kindly
take the matter of tracing Mr. James Chang up. Although
nothing has come to my knowledge that may be of some use
for the Hong Kong Government, I have been always consider-
ing the likelihood that some data may come gradually to
my notice.
In accordance with a verbal arrangement with
the Colonial Secretary I would certainly pass such in-
formation on.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant.
(Sa) M.J.IUIST.
Netherland Consul General,
P.S. The man stated that his original passpart, issued by the Resident of Batavia, issued on or about the 14th December, last was taken from him at Whampoa and
destroyed.
Seal of the Consul
General for the
A true copy,
(Sd) M.J. QUIST.
Netherlands, China.
Netherland Consul General.