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institution not controlled by the Secretary of
State.
You will have as fellow traveller Sir
Geoffrey Northcote, the new Governor of Hong Kong,
Geoffrey
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became
who as Governor is also Chancellor of the University.
He is fully cognizant of the situation, which he has
discussed with us, and I know that he will take the
opportunity of discussion with you sometide during the
voyage.
Your task will be difficult but extremely
interesting.
You have, I think, a great chance of
doing some really useful work, and you have the best
wishes of all of us at this end. As a member of the
Selection Committee, I am extremely glad that you
accepted the post.
Yours very sincerely,