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3. I take this opportunity to point out that no record
appears to exist in this department of the reply which you
were instructed, in my despatch under reference, to addre sa
to the Fortuguese Government on the subject of the supply
of opium to Macao, and I shall accordingly be glad if you
will fornish me with a copy of your communication and of
any further correspondence which took place at that time.
I am, with great truth,
Bir,
Your obedient Servant,
(For the Secretary at State)
PADE ASHTON GWATKIN