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HONG KONG DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE WHITLEY COMMITTEE, STAFF SIDE

Constructive Department

H.M. Naval Yard

Hong Kong

19th July, 1940

The Secretary

American Red Cross Society

Manila

Dear Sir,

I have been requested by the undarmentioned organizations, represented on the Hong Kong District Administrative Whitley Committee to convey to you on behalf of their members, (Officers of H.M. Naval Yard, Hong Kong), their appreciation of the welcome given to their wives and families on evacuation to Manila.

During this difficult and anxious period the reports received of Red Cross work have been a great comfort, and I am to express the sincere gratitude of all those whose dependents have been so generously assisted.

The following are the organizations which have associated themselves with this appreciation:

Admiralty Draughtsmen's Association Technical Officer's Association Professional Officer's Association Civil Service Clerical Association

Yours faithfully,

(Sgd.) L. R. HALE

Secretary

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