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Any further communication should be addressed to 1-

THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY,

at the address given opposite

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Telegraphic Address:

COLASTA, LONDON.

Telephone No.: 3840 Victoria.

C.O.

44529

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REC

BOARD OF TRADE.

NEC

(COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT),

GWYDYR HOUSE,

WHITEHALL,

LONDON, S.W.

12th November, 1914.

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Sir,

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I am directed by the Board of Trade to transmit to you, herewith, copy of a letter which has been received in this Department from Messrs. Priest, Marians and Company, Limited, on the question of their trading with Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg and Company at Hong Kong, and to state that they would be glad to be advised as to the reply which should, in 'r Secretary Harcourt's opinion, be returned thereto.

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Copy of the correspondence which has passed between Messrs. Arnhold Karberg and Company and this Department on the subject of the firm's right to trade with China is enclosed herewith.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

d. Fountian

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

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