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the companies must be left to decide for themselves.
8. It is also felt that the Minister of Shipping may
be interested in securing the release of these vessels as
soon as possible in order that they may again be put into
useful service under the British flag.
9.
A similar letter is being sent to the India Office,
and a copy of this letter is being sent to the Admiralty and
the Ministry of Shipping.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
2.9. Howe.