CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8] — Page 646

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Government House,

24th August,

6.

With reference to my letter of even number of

the 4th December last, I have the honour to enclose for your /consideration a copy of a letter addressed to the Colonial

Secretary by Messrs, David Sassoon & Co., Ltd., and other firma interested in the agreement for the sale of certificated opium

in the province of Kwangtung.

I have sent copies of this letter and its en- -closure to the Secretary of State for the Colonies and lis

Jajesty's Consul-General at Canton,

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Excellency's

most obedient servant,

(84.) 7. E. Haş

Governor, &0..

grable

"Jordan, P.C., 0.0.1.4., K.0.B., K.0.4.U.,

Legation,

**KID 6.