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persons outside British or Allied Government Services.

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Fran: Odr. Rask Group 111.2

250632/August.

Date 26.845.

Reod: 0550

I.D.C. by W/T..

Addressed: N. A. Chungking.

Repeated: C. in C. British Pacific Fleet., Cdr. Task Force 111,

Admiralty SACSEA.

IMMEDIATE

Please inform General Wedemeyerrew Chinese (comp) cp) Military operation that I intend to arrive co? Hong Kong daylight 29th August and to endeavour get in touch with

Japanese authorities with a view to Task Group entering harbour as soon as arrangements have been made that they preserve law and order..

24 Final surrender to take place 1st Sept. subject to surrender to Supreme Camander (Thera!

3 Are you in communication with Japanese at Hong Kong,

40 C. in C. British Pacific Fleet pass to Cdr. Task Force 111. and Chungking.

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