CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947 — Page 150

Dear bloud

Appleshaw House 5 whampton

Winchester 47

8 = April 1946

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letter of

the 5th April

about the organisation for drating with External Chuisse affairs in Stong Kong.

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