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(This is an unparaphrased version of a Secret cypher message and unless it is marked O.T.P. (One Time Pad) the text must first be paraphrased if it is essential to communicate it to persons outside British and United States Government Services.)
CYPHER (TYPE)
OUTWARD TELEGRAM
FROM:
0.0.
TO:
CANALA
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
SOUTH AFRICA
(GOVT.)
7!
(Sent 9.35 p.m. 2200 Aug., 1945.)
R.D.
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IMMEDIATE
D. No. 1523
DOP BROPHA
Japoneso Burender.
Vo learn that General Bacarthur as 6 preme Commander for Allied Powore is making following spongemeats
26th Angust. Advacee party arrive in Japan by air and Naval forces enter Tokyo Bay.
29th August. Air and sea lending in Japan begin and contime for several days.
Sust August. Aboard United States battleship in Tokyo BHY, B.G.A.P. 7111 Peceive from duly authorde o6 representatives of Japanese Emperor, Government and General Head arters (a) proclamation signed by Emperor of Japan (my telegram D. Ne 1473) and (b) Ine trent of Survender (my telegram D. No. 1444) 60 be signed as that ceremony. Immediately following formi sur reader the two documenta referred to, together with General Order (ny iclegaron D No. 1472) #ill be promil gated throughout Japen and Japanese-contre lled territory and to Japanese people und Japanese controlled amed forces wherever oituated.
2.
8.0.A.P.'s intention is thet arrangements for surrenders to theatre vummandoza should be deferred. until after signature of main lostrument as abore,
Cab. Off.
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Sir 7. Bridges
Maj. Gen. 3.1.C. Jacob P.S. to S. of S.
Sir A. Cadogan
Hr. 5.C. Sterndale-Bennett Mr. C.B.B. Heathcote-Smith P.9. S. of S.
MR. 12.8. Cent.
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