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TOP SECRET CYPHER TELEGRAM TELEGRAM

From: BRITCHIN

То : A.M.S.S.0.

Kutu

RECEIVED BY O.T.P.

F

7176

IZ 9093 19 560 19145 OZ

TOR 1520462

Info: C.-in-C. Hong Kong

G/2210/S

GUARD

15th September, 1945.

F 7028/10/5

Following for Chiefs of Staff from Hayes.

Reference your 5702 T.0.0. 141820Z September.

All (2 corrupt groups)ø.

Delay not understood.

here. Pan and Williamson both authorised on 12th September to attend ceremony but Wedemeyer has ordered them not to sign as witnesses.

2.

Suggest formal surrender should take place

immediately.

Circulation

T.0.0. 151500Z

Defence Office

Foreign Office

First Sea Lord C.6.Tels. A.M.C.S. (C) S/S Dominions

S/S Colonies

S/S India

Check and Repeat has been requested.

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