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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG.

My Lord,

1/10.279

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RECEIVED -9 JUL 1940

0.0. REGY

6th June, 1940.

I have the honour to confirm my telegram

No.279 of 19th May, 1940, informing Your Lordship of

the departure of the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote,

K.C.M.G., and of my assumption of the Government of

the Colony.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,

N4 Smith

Officer Administering the Government.

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THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LORD LLOYD OF DOLOBRAN,

&C.,

&c.,

&c.