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In the indent. I have omitted order for Rectified Spirits, an excessive consumption. I have distilled it myself in the dispensary from a native "Spirit" called "Samshu"; from
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I have obtained Rectified Spirit of the Specific gravity of 0.838 at 62°F. at the rate of 3/- a Gallon. This is found by the examination of its proper tests to be perfectly pure.-
I have, &c. (Signed) William Morin, Colonial Surgeon...
True Copy)
Clerk
Colonial Secretary
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An Indent for supply of medicines for the Government Civil Hospital in Victoria, Hongkong, for the half year beginning November 1st 1850, and ending in April 1851.
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