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and that the intention of the Authorities in insisting on
boiling within 3 days of purchase was to prevent hoarding
on the part of the wealthy Chinese", I have the honour to
state that, if Mr. Jamieson committed himself to this
opinion, he has certainly been misled, as opium after
preparation instead of deteriorating improves by keeping
and, if properly packed, can be kept for an indefinite
period.
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I am forward/
Ja copy of this
Despatch to His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General at
Canton and to His Britannic Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires at
Peking.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Amaz
Officer Administering the Govern-
-ment.