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settled in Canton and Shanghai. The lead which Hong Kong has taken in this respect is an added reason, I think, for the early re-open- ing of the University. I feel very strongly about it and am anxious to get back to Academic and Clinical work as soon as I can be released from my present duties. Lingnan is very anxious to offer us help, (see enclosed copy of letter from the new Dean of Medicine who is an old friend of mine and former Commissioner of Health for Greater Shanghai), but others after what I have seen of its passi facilities and its paucity of staff I feel that we are bound, if only for the sake of pride, to open our doors again as soon as possible. Even if we cannot set the highest possible standard at first, I feel that the moral effect of opening will be immense, and the coudos which the University gain by starting up in October, determined to do the best it can under difficult circumstances, will far outweigh any of the disadvantages.

The last letter sent was by the hand of Mr. Hazlerigg on 10th December. I trust you got this safely with the various enclo- sures. I shll look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Mrs. King joins me in warmest regards.

Yours sincerely,

Graden King

Cordon King, Lt.-Col., A.D.F.S., C.A.