course have to consider more carefully our approach to the Russians, and also the disposal of the residue of the proceeds, should the War Risks Insurance Office after all decide to admit liability But it seems clear to me that we cannot advance further until we know what is the legal position in Hong Kong with regard to the 'disposal of wrecks such as these. I should be grateful for your confirmation that the Hong Kong Government would be within their rights if they so acted, and also for any other comments you may have on Haigh's letter or on this.
I am sending a copy of this letter without enclosure to Háigh.
Yours sisurely
Flamberts
(A.E. Lambert)
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