CO129-465 - Public Offices & Others - 1920 — Page 178

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December 14th

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My Lord,

Referring to Tour Lordship's note No.3717 /3096/18

of the 11th instant I have the honour to enclose copy, with

an

English translation, of the declaration by which Mr.

Alfred Esil Petersen was on July 5th 1920 recognized as

being a Banish subject by virtue of the law of November 27th

1916.

As stated in the declaration which was annexed

to my note No.319/7/73 of November gärd A. 1. Petersen was never recognized in Germany as being of derman Nationality

and consequently did not lose it never having had it.

I there ore trust that the enclosəd copy of the

above declaration will satisfy the competent authorities

and that Mr. Petersen's sequestrated money may be returned

to him.

I have the honour to bưu

with the highest consideration.

My Lord,

Your most obedient

humble servant

o Right Honourable

Earl Gurzon of Kadlieston,

etc.. atc.. etc..