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pipes were to be put he thought the thickness insufficient.
Should the Colonial Government adhere to their desire that
we should not deal with this firm we shall of course not
ask the firm to quote for their work. At the same time
from enquiries which we have nde and from our own large
experience of Mr.Smith's manufactures we are of opinion
that the Colonial Government would be losers by such a step.
Mr. Smith has a high reputation and is at present executing
in a satisfactory manner the running contract for wrought
iron tubes and fittings for the Government of India.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,