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desirable to let you know of our anticipation.

It occurs to me, of course, that the

outbreak of war may also have materially changed

the outlook in Hong Kong on this proposal, and if

so, that you may not need any reply at the moment beyond this informal one. I propose, at all

events, to leave the official letter until I hear

further from you.

Yours sincerely,

4.6. Brqand

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