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Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to-

The Secretary,

War Office,

London, S. W.,

and the following number quoted.

0103/5998. (D.P.W.)

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London, S.W.

13 September 1915.

Sir,

I am commanded by the Army Council

acknowledge the receipt of your letter No.41222/1915 of 10th. September, relative to the detention at Hong Kong of Dr. E Grouven.

In reply thereto, I am to acquaint you, for

the information of Mr. Secretary Bonar Law, that the Council consider that thie man, if he is a properly qualified medical man, is entitled to repatriation under the agree- ment existing between the British and German Governments.

Should it be decided, however, to repatriate him,

it would be necessary for him to travel by way of America.

I and,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office, S.W.

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