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to enquire of the Japanese Government the grounds on which they justify the import into Formosa of the very large supply
A of raw opium obtained through the Colony of Hongkong.
copy of the despatch to Sir C. Eliot is enclosed herewith.
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Copies of this correspondence are being sent to the India Office for any observationa Mr. Montagu may wish to offer on the questions raised therein. being communicated to the Home Office and Board of Trade,
Copies are algo
for information.
I am,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
hülerts hang.
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