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by heating, boiling, and fermentation, having for their

object its transformation into an extract suitable for

consumption. Prepared opium shall include dross and

any other residues remaining when opium has been

smoked.

Medicinal Opium:

Medicinal opium is raw opium which has been

heated to 600 centigrade, powdered or granulated, mixed

if necessary, with indifferent materials, and contain-

ing not less than 10 percent of morphia.

Sir E. Grey presumes that the definition of Pre-

pared Opium will enable Mr. Harcourt to express his

views as to the instructions which should be sent to

the British delegates. He is however sending to them

a copy of your letter.

I am,

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Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Wangley