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Dear Sir,

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WORCESTER COTTAGE,

JXFORD.

371

FEBRUARY 6tn 1939.

In 1937 and 1938 I had some correspondence

with various officers in the Colonial Office about the

possibility of recruiting a senior or just retired

veterinary officer for very responsible veterinary duty

in China. The Chinese Government have asked me to

renew these inquiries, which i abandoned in consequence

of the war. They wish to be able to secure a first class

man without delay when their country is again at peace.

Will you tell me

(1) which department or officer in the Colonial

Office can tell me the names of experienced and really

good veterinary officers with long Asiatic and African

experience, who have recently retired or are close to the

retiring age;

(2) whether Mr. Poulton, recently D.V.. Uganda,

is retired and in 3ngland?

The appointment offered is for 5 years,

with 6 months leave, on £1200 per annum.

Yours truly,

(Sgd) C.F.Strickland. C.I.E.

Indian Civil Service (retired,

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