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I have now much pleasure in bringing them to your Lordship's notice.

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That I was able to deal with the multifarious problems connected with the evacuees in addition to the ordinary work of this consulate-general was due to the willing service I received from my staff, who worked with utmost devotion for long hours, frequently from dawn until late at night. I have much pleasure in commending to your Lordship Mr. P.S.Stephens (acting consul), Mr.R.A.Finlay (vice-consul) and Mrs. A. Prismall (secretary).

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I am sending copies of this despatch with accounts enclosed to the Governor of Hong Kong, the General Officer Commanding, China Command, Hong Kong, and to the Commodore- in-Charge, Hong Kong, for adjustment of amounts expended on behalf of their various departments.

6. I am sending copy of this despatch to His Majesty's Ambassador at Washington.

I have the honour, etc.,

(Signed) S. WYATT SMITH.

Consul-General.

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