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In this connection I would also refer to paragraph 3 of

my Confidential Despatch of the 16th. of last July. I

have asked the local firms in question to furnish me with

proof of the accuracy of their statement that Opium con-

-signed to and sold by Messrs. Sales and Company at Canton

escapes the new levy when sent into the interior, and I

would now refer Your Lordship to their reply of the 3rd.

instant marked VII on the schedule which I have commmunicate d

to His Majesty's Consul-General at Canton.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Amaz

Officer Administering the Govern

-ment.