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HONG KONG.

NO. 246

BH-

Sir,

Ex

El quot 10/7

10/9 ts.

Colonial office,

Downing Street,

1 July, 1940.

4th reference to my telegram No. 527 of the 1st,

July and earlier telegraphic correspondence I have the

honour

transmi to you the accompanying Dormant Commission

passed under The Royal Sign Manual and Signet appointing Major

General E. F. Norton, C. B., D. S.0., M.C. to administer the

Government of the Colony of Hong Kong and its Dependencies

during the absence of the Governor or in the other events

specified therein.

I have the honour to be,

THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING

THE GOVERNMENT OF

HONG KONG.

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,