Joseph Czernin — Naturalisation Application (HO 405/9132) Page 21 · 21 of 31
English Translation
H.O. Ref. No: C. 27509. N35A HOME OFFICE, NATIONALITY DIVISION, PRINCETON HOUSE, 271, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.1. 18th April 1955. Sir, You have signed a statement in connection with the application for a certificate of naturalisation made by Mr. Joseph Czernin, with whom you claim to have been closely acquainted and to have known personally for [number] years. The Secretary of State would be obliged if you would inform him how you became acquainted with the applicant, and to what extent you have maintained the acquaintance either socially or in a business capacity. Any remarks you may wish to add that might be of assistance to the Secretary of State in coming to a decision on the application will be appreciated and will be treated as confidential. It would facilitate the work of the Department if you would kindly reply in the space provided overleaf, returning this communication in the enclosed envelope (which need not be stamped). Yours obedient Servant, F. A. NEWSAM NTY 120/3/15A NTY 120/3/15A To the Under Secretary of State Home Office I wish to state that I have known this gentleman for the number of years as stated and my association is that we are both employed by the same firm. I see him almost every day, and I consider that he is in every way fitted for naturalisation to be granted to him. M.100/54 Mother's full name before marriage in country of her birth (in BLOCK LETTERS) Present address (if living) Nationality (if dead, at time of death) 23, Seymour Pl., London PUBLISHED BY HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE York House, Kingsway, LONDON, W.C.2 P.O. Box 569, LONDON S.E.1 423 Oxford Street