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sign on behalf of His Majesty' uovernment in the United Kingdom or as the officer specified in General Order No. 1. If he signs in the latter capacity only, this would appear to obviate any difficulty not only vis à vis Chiang Kai-nek, but also visvis the Canadian Government, representative may cqually be present.

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4. On the assumption that the Chiefs of Staff are prepared t. accept the above suggestion, I am instructed to send for their concurrence the draft of a telegram to H.M. Ambassador, Chungking.

5. A copy of this letter is being sent to the Colonial Office also sith a request for con- currence in the drift telegram. A copy is also being sent to the Dominion Office in view of the Cenadin interest.

Yours sincerely,

(Signed) J.C. Sterndale Bennett.