CO129-591-16 Liberation of Hong Kong- arrangements in the event of the collapse of Japan 3-8-1945 - 1-8-1950 — Page 81

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[This telegram is of articular secrecy and should be retained by the authorised recipient and not passed on]

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Mr. Wallinger No. 832

CABINET DISTRIBUTIONN

FROM CHUNGKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE

14th August 1945.

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D. 6. 15 a.m. GIFT 14th August 1945.

R. 8. 40 a.. BST 14th August 1945.

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My telegrams Nos. 825 and 828.

General edemeyer has informed General Carton de Viart that he is anxious to expedite the release of British key men from prisoners and internee camps whether for repatriation or for local employment e.g. rehabilitation of ? go. undecl - if fit enough. It would be valuable 11 we could communicate lists of key personnel to General Olmsted as early as possible.

2. Can you telegraph any such names mentioning qualifications, where they are believed to be [?gp. undec Theld] [?gp. omitted ? and] those for whom you desire priority of evacuation.

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