Waichow Intelligence Summary #25, 27 Mar 1943

Bankers.

The following chit has been received from ALEC KENNEDY, the H.K. & S.B.C. Junior who is living with GRAYBURN. A reply can be delivered.

"Dear Duggie,

Yours 22/2/43 received. Much regret I cannot see my way to avail yourself of your kind offer. Situation changed since others left. Am now on parole. I have expressed desire to be repatriated. Other junior colleagues of mine of military age and experience would appreciate official view as to whether they should apply for repatriation despite pressure from seniors to remain here. Many thanks for your help.

Regards, Alec."

It is presumed that these young men possessing military training can do little to assist the War effort by remaining in Hong Kong presumably with the idea of re-opening the H.K. & Shanghai Bank when victory is won.

However, no reply will be despatched pending an official answer.