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consultation with Sir Cecil Bottomley, we have telegraphed to the Governor asking him his views on the question whether we should try and get the services of Mr. Coode or alternatively somebody of lesser calibre from the Crown Agents. Unless his reply is such as to suggest the postponement of the scheme, there seems no reason to think that it will

be held up in present circumstances. I attach a draft reply to Sir George Gater.

WBL

22.6.40.

مممه

26.6.600

65 To Sir George Gates (63 answd.) 26/6/40

OFTAYED UNDER 8T/-

O. A. C

There is

LD UNDER $

RLD

Tel 358 Conf. -26-640.

objection to appointment of Coode

I would prefer that owen should be + "accompanied

suggestum.

This should

as

suggested.

espectively dospore of

The Coode"

Jh. & Sw. C. Bottomley & Sir G. Gater

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29/16.

7/8

し

To

Sir G. Gater

b.

( ! To Six b. Bottomley (61 anod)

3.7.40

3.7.660