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desirable to let you know of our anticipation.
It occurs to me, of course, that the
outbreak of war may also have materially changed
the outlook in Hong Kong on this proposal, and if
so, that you may not need any reply at the moment beyond this informal one. I propose, at all
events, to leave the official letter until I hear
further from you.
Yours sincerely,
4.6. Brqand
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