CO129-349 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1908 [10-12] — Page 247

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Rit. Apr. 24

Mr. Fidder has stated the facts of this matter very clearly in the foregoing minute, and I have nothing to add. I approve of the accompanying draff

Will

70 25737

Telegram.

42430

19 NOV 08

The Governor of Hongkong to the Secretary of State

for the Colonies.

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(Received Colonial Office 11.40 a.m.19th November,1908)

With reference to your telegram of 12th

November Clementi has been selected.

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LUGARD.