15th February, 1947.
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Aidan Crawley, Esq., M.P.
Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Colonial Office.
My dear
aidan,
With reference to the proposed appointment of a Political Adviser to Hong Kong, a person who is very well acquainted with Hong Kong and with the needs of the people has sent me the particulars relating to Major Duncan Smith.
I may say that this lady spoke to me about this matter before I spoke to the Secretary of State and before I knew that a Political Adviser was likely to be appointed.
I do not know Major Smith personally but would it be possible for his qualifications to be considered when this appointment is being made?
Yours,
David Reed-Withand
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