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SECRET CIPHER

TELEGRAM.

F12827849

18

10.00

SECRET.

083/6153

From: G.0.C. Hong Kong.

Desp. 1720 15.12.39. Recd. 1045 15.12.39.

Το

:

The War Office.

6198 cipher 15/12.

December.

Your 59814 (Q.M.G.2c.) 30th October my 6103 4th

Progress report of reduction of Tientsin garrison.

One company Durham Light Infantry arrived Hong Kong 9th

December with 800 tons of stores. Sailing date Wingsang

and Esang unchanged. Surplus horses and mules being

shipped in Taisang about 17th December. Onwards move of

Durham Light Infantry arranged in Talma sailing date

(?not yet) known. Your 60537 (Q.M.G.2c.) of 14th November

French commander in chief has arranged to use French

ship Jean Laborde for this move.

C. 4. (Telegrams)

Q.M.G.18. (for action)

Copies to:- M.0.1.2. 2a. 5.

M.1.2.2c. A.G.1.2. S.D.1.

A.M.D.1.

A.V.D.

Q.M.G.1.4.6.14c.18.

Q.M.G. F.

F.1.26.6.

D of S.T. Ministry of

Shipping.

D of P Admiralty.

Mr. Howe (Foreign Office.)

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