4
from Mr. Mercer's report of the Trial,
which contains all the particulars
A
the case.
In the concluding part of M: Merca's letter he refers to an report that he thinks I have lately forwarded to the Foreign office on the
subject of the currency, in consequence
by
the Consular
A complaints make of Service who in like manner with the Colonial Service sustain a heavy
love by being paid in English money,
a
Grin always
always at a
to
description of heavy discount with
reference
the Dollar- the only Coin Current in China. This Report has not yet been forwarded, but it will be
,
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dispatched by the luail expected to
leave Houghtong on the 27th ductant. To prevent misapprehension,
I would there that it is only the Land Rents that are payable in Dollars - All other iterns of Revenue,
Tares, Licences, 4o., being
as
payable in
any
Erius recognized by
the Queen's Proclamation.
I have the shower to be,
With the highest respect,
My Lord Duke, Your Grace's, Mst obedient Stumble Servant,
Moham
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