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I would suggest that (pending the completion of the agree- ments for direct purchase) the Government of India should make it a condition of the supply of opium to Macao that it should be consigned to the Goverment of Hongkong for delivery here to an agent of the Macao Government.
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A copy of a letter to the Secretary to the Government of India in regard to this shipment is enclosed.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
7. E. Stubbs
Governor,
&c.
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