and.
Hong Kong 8508.
A. Bevir, Esq., M.A. Colonial Office.
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4, MILLBANK,
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5 A
193.
WESTMINSTER,
LONDON, S. W. 1,
(VICTORIA 7730)
4th April.1939.
743
I enclose a copy of a letter and enclosure from
Hong Kong dated the 4th of March regarding a proposal to
erect a statue of His Majesty King George VI, We have
written to Sir William Reid Dick asking him if he would be
willing to undertake the work, and I now enclose a copy of
his reply of the 27th of March. You will note that his
estimate is £10,000 against the Colonial estimate of the
order of £2,000.
In the circumstances we propose to ask Mr. Gilbert
Ledward, R.A. who is at present doing two statues of His
late Majesty for East Africa for an estimate and we shall
be glad to know if you concur with this proposal.
samchiel
W. Dept.
4/4/37
EAMCG/MNL
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