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Varcity of Articles imported for consumption, both as a measure of Police and Revenue, but beyond that. His Excellency apprehends, that it would not be possible to limit, or forbid, the sale of such Articles, which form legitimate and important items of Trade.
It is almost superfluous to observe, that carrying into effect of those arrangements will require an organized Custom House Establishment, and that they will be in no way connected with the Licenses to Public Houses, Taverns, &c., for the retail of Spirits, Wines &c.
After all, however, the evils proceeding from intemperance can only be checked by the vigilance of the Police, and as soon as the Lock-up House is ready, stringent Regulations will be promulgated on that subject.
You will not of course fail to observe the caution given by Lord Aberdeen respecting Distilleries, and will give the earliest information of the establishment of anything of the kind.
I have the honor &c.,
(Signed) Richard Woosnam.
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Richard Woosnam