may
almost be considered as first step towards such a Keying requested me
draw
paper
up.
the
In feature
particularly to
A-
and address to him on the subject which he should lay before the Emperor, and this I shall take the earliest
opportunity of doing.
In the mean while, I must
observe that the plan pursued generally by the British Merchants at this place seems to preclude the possibility of raising any material revenue from Opium. The old habit of warehousing the Drug on board ship, joined to the actual expense of buildings
on shore, leads the principal Merchants to keep it afloat as formerly; and the slightest duty might prevent
the
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the landing of the small quantity
that
may on the Island be warehoused.
Opium
At the same time may
be included as an excisable article in Common with Wine, spirits, tobacco, &c., viewed under the head of consumption, and not of trade.
I have the honor to be
My Lord,
Your most Obedient humble Servant,
izdani