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HONG KONG.
NO. 246
BH-
Sir,
Ex
El quot 10/7
10/9 ts.
Colonial office,
Downing Street,
1 July, 1940.
4th reference to my telegram No. 527 of the 1st,
July and earlier telegraphic correspondence I have the
honour
transmi to you the accompanying Dormant Commission
passed under The Royal Sign Manual and Signet appointing Major
General E. F. Norton, C. B., D. S.0., M.C. to administer the
Government of the Colony of Hong Kong and its Dependencies
during the absence of the Governor or in the other events
specified therein.
I have the honour to be,
THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING
THE GOVERNMENT OF
HONG KONG.
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,