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Bombay sales have stopped, and there are no longer

any

sales except at Calcutta. In reality No.4 of

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the proposals of my letter of 16th October 1913 goes

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beyond the terms of the agreement as it admits of

purchase privately from legitimate holders in Calcutta.

It may reasonably be anticipated that if these

considerations are brought to the notice of the

Governor of Macao, he will withdraw his objection to

proposals Nos.4 and 5.

A revised statement of proposals is enclosed

which might, if the Secretary of State for the

Colonies concurs, be forwarded through the Governor

of Hong Kong to the Governor of Lacao for consideration.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

9. W. Holdernes

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