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certificates for the export of opium intended for Macao

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should be issued by that Government to him only.

I am

also to suggest that a copy of the enclosed statement of

the Government of India's proposals for regulating the

grant of certificates should be communicated to the

Goverment of Portugal.. It is proposed to give

instructions for their being brought into effect

immediately, if the Portuguese Government agree to appoint

an Agent as suggested above.

I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your

letter. No.43932, of the 3rd October approving the

proposal, put forward in this Office letter of the 25th

September as to the yearly term to be adopted under the

Agreement, and to state that the necessary instructions

are being conveyed to the Government of India.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

(#) T. W. HOLDEINLES.

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