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F 12610

SECRET & HERSONEC 1939

The War Office,

Whitehall,

S.W.1.

329

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8th December, 1939.

I have concurred in this (subject toMA. being allowed

discation as to how firmly he puts(i) + (iv) JTAC 9/12

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Dear

Ashley.

Reference Chapman's telephone conversation with

you today, on the subject of Japanese proposed relief of

Ishino by Suzuki at Hong Kong. Enclosed is a draft of the

telegram we suggest sending to M.A. Tokyo, if you agree.

Copies of telegrams under reference are attached.

H. Ashley Clarke, Esq.,

Far Eastern Department,

Foreign Office,

S.W.1.

You can,

Eve

Bill maj

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