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W.D. Ellis Esq.,
Dominions & Colonial Office, Downing Street, S.W.1.,
England
6th May, 1930.
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My dear Ellis
This is to introduce Mr. H.G. Hughes the University's
Lecturer and Reader in History.
The University has been approached by the Government
of Hong Kong with regard to the writing of a History of the
Colony, and the University proposes to put Mr. Hughes in charge
of this work.
Would it be possible for you to arrange for Mr. Hughes
to have access to some of the Colonial Office records with refer-
ence to Hong Kong, especially to its early history?
help which you might be able to give to Mr. Hughes, I should be
For any
very grateful.
I am,
with kindest regards and all best wishes,
Yours very sincerely,
WWH: MDP
W.W. Hornell.