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Collected in Hongkong and shipped thence to this place. Their utmost vigilance having failed to cut off the supply, it is their hope that you will find it possible to take steps, like those adopted lately when there was a probability of letters with the United States, to prevent the Colony under your control from becoming a Depot for a trade which is as prejudicial to British Interests at this post as it is hurtful to the security and well-being of this place.
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I have the honour to submit the application for your favourable consideration, and I trust that if it be within your power to assist the Imperial Authorities in the matter, you will take measures so to do without delay.
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ford W. H. Meituras.