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and at least 2 clerks, also adequate entertainment

allowance

organization would enhance value of garrison as a token force.

4. If it is not intended to maintain status of

Duties would be similar to mine. This

garrison consider that, in fairness to company commander those

concerned should be informed he is not a "commandant" that the

role of garrison is care and maintenance of Army property and

that other activities of garrison cannot be expected except in real

emergency.

5. If intelligence work required suggest provision

be made in new establishments as unlikely company officers will

have requisite time or training.

6. Peking. In the event of threat to Embassy,

garrison must rely largely on diplomatic status and, in last resort making a show with little force available.

7. D.A.Q.M.G. is examining details of

establishment and accommodation with my staff.

C.4. (Telegrams)

Copies to S. of S.

C.I.G.S.

P.U.S.

To M.0.2. (for action)

D.C.I.G.S.

D.H.O. & P. D.P.

D.D.1.0.

1.0.1.2.2A.

D. M. I.

D.D.M.I. (1) D.D.M. (0)

M.1.1. 2. 20.

S.D.1.

A.G.1.

Q..G.1.6.8.

F.1.2.6.

Q.11.G.F.

W.F.

First Lord Admiralty

Mr. R.G. Howe, (F.0.)

Cdr. S. Barry, (Admiralty)

Wing Cdr. Grant, (Air Ministry)

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