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Furzen Wood, Abinger Common, nr Dorking, 117

16th August, 1946.

Dear Sir Arthur,

Thank you for your kind letter of the 14th.

I am very glad to know, confidentially, of the future prospects

of the Hong Kong University.

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Meantime, as I am an old man in my 82nd year, vainly endeavour

to put my house in order, would it meet with your aproval if

I delivered the gold trowel to the Colonial Office?

With grateful thanks for your advice,

Yours sincerely,

A

Sir Arthur Dawe, K.C.M.7., O.B.E.

Deputy Under-Cecretary of State,

Colonial Office.

E.J. Lugard