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of staff, when informing the J.S.. that these instructions that these instructions have been iven to Admiral Fraser, could add a rider ming clear the understanding on which these instructions have been sent, and requesting an assurance from the U.S. Chiefs of Staff that no obstacle will be placed in the way of the British Pacific Fleet accepting the surrender of Hong Kong.
Yours sincerely,
(Sgd) G. Gater.