CO129-591-17 Liberation of Hong Kong- instructions to Mr Gimson- proposed civil administrator 10-8-1945 - 21-9-1945 — Page 9

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ADDRESSED: Admiralty.

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Please convoy following personal message from Gimson to Prime Minister. Begins.

I have received your mossago and I and all the officers and membors of essential servicos organisations concerned with me in bridging over the Intorim period after tho Japaneso ceased fighting fool honoured and grateful for your words of praise. It was our duty to do what we could and wo are happy if we have been of service and earned ovon in small measure your commendation. Ends. Admiralty 082337 refers.

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