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there may be political interference or political changes in Macao
which would have the effect of rendering the waterworks concession
either null and void or of no value. Mr Grayburn might therefore
be assured that, while it is impossible for His Majesty's Govern-
ment to give any guarantee, in the event of the circumstances
which he fears arising, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corpora-
tion and/or the concessionaires will receive the fullest possible
support from His Majesty's Government.
A copy of this letter is being sent to the Admiralty, War
Office, Air Ministry, Board of Trade and Department of Overseas
Trade.
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I am
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Cr. Orde