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fact. If confirmation is given then you should request

Admiral Namkwang for an explanation: (1) The illegal seizure

of this British Ship. (2) Why British authorities have not

been informed of this occurrence. (3) The whereabouts

and the state of passengers and crew. You should then

demand her immediate release.

1st Lord. 1st S. L.

2nd S. L.

3rd S. L.

4th S. L.

ΤΗ

5th S. L.

D. C. N. S.

A. C. N. S.

PARL. SEC.

CIVIL LORD

SEC.

NAVAL SEC.

P.A.S. (3)

0.D. (3) D. N. I. (6)

M. 36 (12)

D. of P. (3)

2.3. D. 9

0.1.C. (3)

Trade Division (2)

:

D.D. of S.T. (Mr. Dorrell) (2)

Foreign Office)

jar Office

Air Ministry

PAJT

To be

sent by

M. Branch.

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