possession of the Opium Contract during that time.
This lender I have thought it advisable
to accept, and the contract for the next three years will therefore be held by the lessees for the three
years just
Expired, at the same rate of payment
as was paid during the last year, though at a higher aggregate rate for
the three years
than stipulated for in the expiring contract.
I have the honour to be
My Lord
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble servant,
Kennedy
Governor
MINUTE.
Esher, April 7
Lord F. Pauncefote, Mr. Malcolm,
Mr. Meade,
Mr. Herbert,
Mr. Lowther,
Lord Carnarvon.
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April 7th
Indexed
I have the honour to
acknowledge the receipt of
Your despatch
No 33
of the 23d
of February
informing me
of the steps taken
After the receipt of my
telegram of the 24th of
February