Item 02: General William Holmes operation orders, 1914-June 1916 - Page 94

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Third letter from Colonel Watson to Do. Haber who desired a more explicit undertaking that he would be permitted to return if the parley was unsuccessful.

7 a.m.  15/9/14.
His Excellency,
The Governor,
German New Guinea.

Your Excellency,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your note of 14th and to inform Your Excellency that I distinctly gave your Aide-de-Camp to understand that Your Excellency would have safe conduct both TO AND FROM the British lines.

I have the honour to be,
Your Excellency's obedient servant,
W. Russell Watson, Lt. Col.
O.C. Infantry.
 

 

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