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16th September, 1932.

17 SEP 1932) COL.OFFICE

Dear Sir John,

As Sir Halford Mackinder will be abroad for

the next week or so, I am acknowledging your letter

/23 to him, dated the 15th September, (92660/32), regarding

the Committee's proposed report on the dredging of

Hong Kong Harbour. I am sure the Chairman will be

glad to learn that you are now in agreement with the

draft as originally worded.

Yours sincerely,

Sir John E. Shuckburgh, K.C.M.G.,C.B.,

Colonial Office,

S.W.1.