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Japanese outpost at Nam Tau.

Our informants tell us that the Chinese junks which are

not registered in Hong Kong discharge at Nam Tau into others with

Hong Kong registration, and the latter make a quick trip round the Nam Tau peninsula to Un Long in the Kowloon leased Territories, or

sail down as far as Mongkok. The recent mine-laying operations in the

Castle Peak area precludes direct entry into Hong Kong harbour via the Kapsingmun Pass, and we presume that the junks must now make the long trip round Laan Tau and enter Hong Kong harbour through the East

Lamma Channel.

We trust that the foregoing information will be of interest

and value to you. You are at liberty to make use of it at your discretion and we have no objection to our name being quoted as the source of information, provided it is not disclosed to any Japanese authorities or interests. We feel, however, that such a stipulation is hardly necessary, as we are confident that the information given will not be used in such a manner as to cause embarrassment to the

firm of Deacon & Co. Ltd.

We are, dear Sirs,

Yours faithfully,

DEACON & CO., LTD.

(sgd.) L.B. Wood.

Director.