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believe Razzie under the name of Free Emigration, & I have reason to strong pressure will be brought to bear on the new Governor of Macao97 d'Avila For the Coolie Agents have never left China, although the Barracions have been closed, &, on the arrival of Sr d'Avila lately, at Song? went at once to Macao several who were residing at Song? where the others have resided since the closing of Emigration..
'Tis evident therefore they expect a renewal of the traffic under new Governor.. Señor Corvo's reply, however 196-1&S 6050) however to the remarks of Mr Cobbold gives an assurance at least that they will be disappointed. At the same time every effort will doubtless be made by those interested in the traffic to induce Señor d'Avila to re-establish the Free Emigration Regulations, which were suspended & not annulled by his Predecessor
The communication made to Mr Layard by Señor Ulloa reads fairly enough, but experience has shown that little faith is to be placed in it.. Nothing can be more humanely than the former Macao Emigration. or better conceived Rules