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WAR CABINET

CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE

THAILAND

Note by Major-General Ismay

The following is an extract from a telegram to the Prime Minister from the Governor of Burma:-

2.

"May we treat Thais as enemies?

There are

indications that they are making some concentration on our borders".

The above will be for consideration by the Chiefs of Staff at an early meeting. The Foreign Office will be asked to send a representative.

(Signed) H.L.ISMAY.

Great George Street, S.W.1.

14th December 1941.

This document was considered at C.o. (4) 23 Meeting.

3.

min. 5.

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