Ucletjiaplric Bb&vess:— 
“secretary, Singapore." 
It is requested that the following 
number be quoted in the reply to 
this letter. 
No^§929il912. 
* Sir, 
I era directed to acknowledge the receipt of your 
letter of the 29th November, 1917, on the subject of the re¬ 
commendations of the Committee of Food Control regarding the 
Economic Gardens. 
2 . I am to ask you to be so good as to consult the 
Economic Gardens Committee and to submit as precisely and 
clearly as possible the needs regarding Labour. 
3. Action is being taken regarding the Field Assis¬ 
tant’s Quarters. 
.December , /£/7 
I have the honour to be, 
Sir, 
Your obedient servant. 
LA 
fi //. At 
Colonial Secretary, 
Strait s S ettlem en ts . 
The Director of Gardens, 
Straits Settlements, 
-SINGAPORE. 
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