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of Caisng kui-snek. I have therefore been instruct- ed to suggest that if the Chiefs of Staff have not already done so it might be advisable for thea to Asa General Cairaner to ascertain the exact teras in which General MacArthur proposes to en-ad General Order No. 1 in relation to Hong Kong.
5. We presume that the Chief of Staff will arrings for Fear Admiral Hercourt to be informed of
the substance of Foreign office telegram No. 984 to 38
Chungking as of Chiang Kai-shocto eventual realy to the suggestions ace in that telegram. and that they will be sending nia instructions 6s to the exact procedure to be followed (including the forg of any document) on the occasion of the surrender.
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C. I sening copy of sale letter to Gent of the Colonial Office.
Yours sincerely,
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(Siyaed) J.C. Sterndale Bennett.