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enterislite. degreet

DIPHER

F 3481

DEXED

F

SECRET.

$77/10

277 JUN 1940)

083/5979

From:- The War Office.

To

G

G.0.C. Hong Kong.

Desp. 0255 22/6/40.

74590 Cipher M. 0.2. 22/6.

Your 7327 19/6,

In view of Craigie's 590 you are authorised to take

the precautionary measures suggested but understand Governor

avorse to evacuation of familics. We are putting this

question to War Cabinet for decision.

C.4. (Telograms) Copics to:-

256

SH

I

S. of S.

C. I. G. S.

V. C. I. G. S.

A. C. I. G. S. (a)

D. M. O. & P.

D, D. M. 0.

D. M. I.

D. D. M. I. (1)

M. O. 1. 2. 2a.

M. I. 2. 2c.

M. I. (J. I. C.)

D. Q. M. G. (a) (b)

D. Mov.

Q(M)2c. 3.

Q. 2.

Mr. H. Ashley Clarko (F. 0.)

Comdr. S. Barry (Admiralty)

Sqdn. Lar. C. I. Casey (Air Ministry)

Mr. G. E. J. Gent (Colonial Office)

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