CO129-429 - Public Offices & Others - 1915 — Page 117

Any further communication should be wiresachte-

THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY (MARINE DEPARTMENT

And the following letter and number should be quoted :—

M. 24614

Telegraphic Address.

JOARD TRADE, MARINE.

LONDON.

Sir,

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R 15 SEP 15

BOARD OF TRADE,

(MARINE DEPARTMENT),

7, WHITEHALL GARDENS.

LONDON, S.W.

14th September, 1915.

I am directed by the Board of Trade to acknowledge

the receipt of your letter of the 16th August(1.35716/15)

You August(135716

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respecting the smuggling of opium by the crews of British

ships. With reference thereto, I am to transmit herewith,

for the information of the Secretary of State, a copy of

correspondence with the Board of Customs and Excise in

the matter.

A copy of your letter and that from the Department

of Customs and Excise of South Africa have also been

sent to the Home Office.

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office, S.W.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

Erant. J. Mogrige