Item 11: General William Holmes papers, September 1914-January 1915 - Page 123
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4181/41
Defence Central Administration
W112/4/194
Decode of cablegram received from the Secretary of State dated London 20th October, 1914, 12.40 p.m.
His Majesty's Government have learned with much satisfaction of capture of German ship Comet with complete wireless equipment. Skill with which expedition was devised and carried out reflects great credit on all concerned.
The Secretary,
Department of Defence.
Referred by direction for your information. A copy has been sent to the Navy Office,
(Sgd) M.L. Shepherd.
Secretary
Prime Minister's Department.
21/10/14.
Naval Secretary.
Referred. The Minister desires that the contents of the above quoted cablegram be communicated, by wireless, to the Administrator, New Britain and Vice Admiral Commanding
Secretary.
22/10/1914.
Sent
[indecipherable]
23/10/14