CO537-(33-34) — Page 604

PUBLIC RECORD.OFFICE

Reference:

C.O.537

In addition to the above

the

defence

There are 144 Quick firing and

Quickfiring 12 Machine guns for of the Minefiel od .

Referring to that paragraph of your letter which expresses Lord Kunchford's hope that steps may be taken to hasten the supply

of

light

the

desired

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by

armament Jam

M = Stanhope 4 inform that the whole of the Moveable Armament has been dispakhed to the Station with the exception

of

The Opr: RML. and 6-

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3 pr: Quick firing guns, which however will be sent out shortly.

It will be seen.

therefore that

the General Officer Commanding

has a

considerable armament

available for the defence of

the

the South position,

1.3.

as no doubt.

a few of the machine and Quick firing guns

spared

the

orr

could be

emergency from

minefield defence.

I have the honour to be,

Sir

Your Obedient Servant, Raeper Thnupsm

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