CO129-591-19 Liberation of Hong Kong- requests by Chinese Government before signing formal surrender 30-8-1945 - 14-9-1945 — Page 23

IMMEDIATE

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7th September, 1945.

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Following from Chiefs of Staff.

Reference your G. 2053.S. of 6th September.

ive agree to your amended para. 4(c).

ive see no need for the new paragraph 4 (i) as General MacArthur is recognised by us as the Supreme Commander for Allied Powers.

3. signed.

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Nor do we see any need for the agreement to be

First Sea Lord C.I.G.S.

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Foreign Office S/S Dominions S/S Colonies S/S India

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