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Mr. Monson

Mr.

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Sir A. Burns.

Mr. G. L. M. Clauson. Clauson.

Mr. C. J. Jeffries.

Mr. A. J. Dawe.

Sir J. Shuckburgh.

Permt. U.S. of S.

Parly. U.S. of S.

Secretary of State.

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THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,

WAR OFFICE.

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Ref. Ref. 16.

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IMPORTANT.

Downing Street,

Sir,

July, 1940.

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I am etc., to refer

to correspondence ending with

letter from this office

No. 53614/40 of the 2nd July

regarding the appointment of

CB. D.SO, ML Major General E.F. Norton at present Officer Commanding the

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Western District of India, to

administer the Government of

2. Lord LLoyd wading bands that

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Hong Kong, and to address you

on the subject of the salary to

be paid. Major General Norten

while performing these duties. The Army Council will be aware that it is perposed to give will begin Major General Norton the rank

of Lieut. General while he acts

in this appointment.

explain that under normal

arrangements when the Colonial

Secretary acts as Governor

during