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d'Andrade.

But in Sir E. Grey's opinion the chances of ob-

taining a satisfactory official reply from the Portuguese

Government will be materially strengthened if Mr. Harcourt

will be so good as to fumish, for communication to Mr.

Wingfield, a further detailed statement in support of the

contention of His Majesty's Government that the maximum amount

of opium required for Macao does not exceed Four hundred and

forty cases per annum.

I am,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

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