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It seems to me therefore that this is a case where it would be both prudent and appropriate to make an ex gratia payment, and I should be grateful if you would consider this possibility once more before we send a negative reply to Viscount Cranbourne.

ever,

Yous

Lowon

R JT McLaren

Hong Kong and General Department