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air and Guest,

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28-30, Lime Street,

London E.C.3.

REC

Red 15 APR 19

March 21st 1919.

Dear Sir,

We have been directed by the War Trade Department to

refer to the Foreign office in regard to direct shipments of

Produce from China for Belgium and Holland.

shipments to the

We desire to know whether direct

Countries mentioned are permitted and may add that we have

received prices from our Hongkong friends for the following

articles:-

I

Cassia Oil

Star Aniseed Oil

Wool Oil

Peanut Oil

Phillipine Coconut 011

Castor Oil

Buffalo Hides

Siam Rice.

and before taking up negotiations with buyers we would be

obliged by your informing us whether you are prepared to

grant the License which we understand is necessary to enable

the goods to be shipped at Hongkonɛ-

Awaiting the favour of your reply.

We are &c,

Sinclair and Guest.

(Signed)

Le Secretary

Foreign Office

Downing Street,

5.W.1