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available as much captured shipping and M. T. as possible.
The meeting was friendly and the Chinese members cooperative but I doubt if I can obtain further modification. Strongly recommend therefore that you accept the amended Chinese request in toto. please signal your directions to Admiral Harcourt repeating to me so that Chinese and Americans can be satisfied that co-ordination has been effected.
If so
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