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HK OJ/4/4

SECRET GUARD

THE COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,

HONG KONG

The Commander,

Far East Fleet.

23rd February, 1966.

SUGGESTIONS ON SCHEDULING US NAVAL VISITS TO

1.

HONG KONG

Following discussions with the Political Adviser and the Defence Secretary, Hong Kong, I have forwarded the attached personal letter to Vice Admiral J.J. Hyland, Commander Seventh Fleet.

**1

2. The suggestions are based on the 'guidelines' at present being discussed politically, but I have avoided any reference to them since they are still being negotiated and the Hong Kong Government have been instructed by London not to discuss them with the Americans. I have called the proposals 'suggestions' to avoid any association with the more official 'guidelines'.

Enclosure:

1.

DI

FAR

173/04/6 2339

Holford.

(F.D. HOLFORD)

COMMODORE

Commodore-in-Charge, Hong Kong's letter HK OJ/4/4 dated 23rd February, 1966 to Vice Admiral J.J. Hyland.

SECRET GUARD

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