CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843 — Page 456

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Varcity of Articles imported for consumption, both as a measure of Police and Revenue, but beyond that. His Excellency apprehends, that it would not be possible to limit, or forbid, the sale of such Articles, which form legitimate and important items of Trade.

It is almost superfluous to observe, that carrying into effect of those arrangements will require an organized Custom House Establishment, and that they will be in no way connected with the Licenses to Public Houses, Taverns, &c., for the retail of Spirits, Wines &c.

After all, however, the evils proceeding from intemperance can only be checked by the vigilance of the Police, and as soon as the Lock-up House is ready, stringent Regulations will be promulgated on that subject.

You will not of course fail to observe the caution given by Lord Aberdeen respecting Distilleries, and will give the earliest information of the establishment of anything of the kind.

I have the honor &c.,

(Signed) Richard Woosnam.

(True Copy)

Richard Woosnam

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451 Varcity of Articles imported for consumption, both as a measure of Police and Revenue, but beyond that. His Excellency apprehends, that it would not be possible to limit, or forbid, the sale of such Articles, which form legitimate and important items of Trade. It is almost superfluous to observe, that carrying into effect of those arrangements will require an organized Custom House Establishment, and that they will be in no way connected with the Licenses to Public Houses, Taverns, &c., for the retail of Spirits, Wines &c. After all, however, the evils proceeding from intemperance can only be checked by the vigilance of the Police, and as soon as the Lock-up House is ready, stringent Regulations will be promulgated on that subject. You will not of course fail to observe the caution given by Lord Aberdeen respecting Distilleries, and will give the earliest information of the establishment of anything of the kind. I have the honor &c., (Signed) Richard Woosnam. (True Copy) Richard Woosnam

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451 varcity of Articles imported for consumption, both as a measure of Police and Revenue, but beyond that. His Excellency apprehends, that it would not be possible to limit, or forbid, the sale of such Articles, which form legitimate and important items of Trade. the It is almost superfluous to observe, that carrying into effect of those arrangements will require an organized Custom House Establishment, and that they will be in no way connected with the Licenses to Public Houses, Taverns, &e, for Wines &c. the retail of Spirits, After all, however, the evils proceeding from incriety can only be checked by the vigilance of the Police, and as soon as the Lock up House is ready, stringent Regulations will be promulgated on that subject. You You will not of course fail to observe the caution given by Lord Aberdeen respecting Distilleries, and will give the earliest information of the establishment of any thing of the kind. I have the honor &e, (Signed) Richard Woosnam. (True Copy) Michard Woornam

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varcity of Articles imported for consumption, both as a measure of Police and Revenue, but beyond that. His Excellency apprehends, that it would not be possible to limit, or forbid, the sale of such Articles, which form legitimate and important items of Trade.

the

It is almost superfluous to observe, that carrying into effect of those arrangements

will require

organized Custom House

Establishment, and that they will be in no

way

connected with the Licenses to Public

Houses, Taverns, &e, for

Wines &c.

the retail of Spirits,

After all, however, the evils proceeding from incriety can only be checked by the vigilance of the Police, and as soon as the Lock up House is ready, stringent Regulations will be promulgated on that subject.

You

You will not of course fail to observe the caution given by Lord Aberdeen respecting Distilleries, and will

give the earliest information of the establishment of any thing

of the kind.

I have the honor &e,

(Signed) Richard Woosnam.

(True Copy)

Michard Woornam

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