CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940 — Page 294

X6X SECRET (2).

RECET

11 MAR 1940

53838/4/4

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG.

27th February, 1940.

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Sir,

With reference to my despatch No. 104 of

even date, regarding attacks by Japanese naval vessels

on fishing and cargo boats near Hong Kong, I have the

honour to invite reference to the correspondence ending

with my secret (2) despatch of 28th December, 1938.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

N.L. Sainte

Colonial Secretary

for Governor.

جیسا

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

MALCOLM MACDONALD, K.P.,

&C.,

&C.,

&C.