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It is stated also that, the value of opium is 50 cents per tael it is $2.56.
Again it is stated that the reward given to informers is $20 per tael; in the case above referred to it was $5.32 per tael: exaggerations only lessen the value of the Plainte
I have written more or less freely and not at all for publication because publicity would only accentuate the present down upon foreign shipping at this port, German and British especially.
I repeat, relief must come from home, through the British and German Minister at Paris.
The Directeur of Customs knows very well that he will please the Governor General by finding him money- The Governor General is not likely to baulk him- what can be expected from them?
I have etc,
(Signed) C.P.Tremlett,
H.B.M.Consul.