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position in which he finds himself owing to the fact that the Viceroy's misconception of the effect of the Convention prevented timely precautions being taken by the establishment of Customs' stations on the new boundary line,

3. In order that the Viceroy's memory may be refreshed as to what passed between His Excellency and the Governor at their interview, I am to enclose for His Information particulars of the conversation which took place on the subject of the Customs, compiled from the notes taken by Mr. Stewart Lockhart at the interview by His Excellency's Private Secretary and A.D.C. immediately after,

The Governor has no doubt that as the Viceroy has now been fully and correctly informed with regard to his instructions and can secure the continuance of peaceful relations between the Governments of their respective Excellencies that one only is ensured by mutual respect.

I have to request you to be,

Your obedient Servant,

(84.15.0.T.)

J.G.T. BUCKLE,

Colonial Secretary,

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