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British Consulate-General,

LOURENCO MARQUES,

31st July 1942.

I have the honour to enclose herewith copy of a memorandum handed to me by Mr. P.V. MoLane, ex- Canadian Government Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong, covering a report prepared at the request of Mr. Gimson, Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong on conditions in that Colony.

2.

I also enclose copy of a further letter written by Mr. McLane for and under the instructions of Mr. Gimson.

3.

I have the honour to request that these documents may be conveyed to the competent authorities in London.

I have the honour to be with the

highest respect,

Your most humble, obedient Servant,

(Sgd.) C.K. Ledger.

His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State

Eto., LONDON.

Etc.,

S.W.1.

for Foreign Affairs,

Etc..