CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947 — Page 100

CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案 All

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EXTRACT FROM A LETTER DATED 14th JANUARY 1946.

FROM

A. L. SCOTT, FOREIGN OFFICE TO MISS RUSTON.

He

to tabox

the numira17 doubts whether Harmon would be suitable as an adviser on policy but points out that Harmon's knowledge of

Chinese personalities and his good relations with many influential Chinese might be useful

in Hong Kong and that it would seem a pity not to make use of his undoubted experience in the line of intelligence and information. Sir Horace discussed the matter with Commander-in-Chief, Hong Kong during the latter's visit to Chungking and the latter expressed general agreement with what is stated above on the question of liaison, but offered n opinion on Harmon, whom he does not know.

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