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objections to the second are that all expenses incurred
would be a total loss, and probably the sum realised by the
sale would be somewhat below the original cost of the
bullion on account of the alloy therein. At the same time
one or other of these methods may become necessary and if
so I will advise Your Lordship towards the end of August
which appears to me then to involve the smaller loss.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Mhathan
Governor,&c. .
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