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DECODE
160CT,551
Telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong
to the Secretary of State for the Colonies,
Dated 16th October 1931, Received 9.25 a.m 16th October.
No.203 Confidential.
(2)
Your despatch of 18th August Confidential 2.
With the concurrence of Executive Council I have granted
Brewer free pardon and Finance Committee of Legislative
Council yesterday approved by 8 votes to 2 ex-gratia
payment of £1000. I request your authority for payment
accordingly.
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