CO129-581-8 Centenary anniversary of Colony of Hong Kong- proposed statue of George VI 4-3-1939 - 5-4-1940 — Page 12

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RECEIVED

4, MILLBANK,

WESTMINSTER,

LONDON, S. W. 1.

(ABBEY 7730)

15 JUN1939

Hong Kong. 8508.

3.0. REGK

G. E. J. Gent. Esq., D.S.0.

O.B.E., M.C.,

COLONIAL OFFICE.

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3% of

With reference to your minute, 5390/39,

of the 18th April I enclose a copy of a letter of the

26th of May received from the Colonial Secretary accepting

the offer of Mr. Gilbert Ledward, R. A., and shall be glad

to know if you agree to our proceeding in the matter.

copy of our letter of the 5th May and enclosures is also

attached for your information.

samdill

"W" Department.

1th June, 1939.

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EAMCG/MNL.