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means
of contributing to the suppression of Pirang on the Chinese Coasts by of a peamiary subsidy to augment The number of gems
British Squadron.
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brats attached to the
I have now the honor to enclose
copy of my Despatch to Sir Rucherford
Alevest, which I may add was by a private note to the same
a
preceded
effect the
frevious Mail. You will observe that I endeavor to bring the whole subject. under review, both as to the duty of this
and that of the Imperial
ment and
Governum.
Authorities.
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will also observe that I have
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endeavored to fortify Sir Rutherford's -position by furnishing him with
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statistical returns of what has been effected. by British Curiser in Chinese seaters for
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suppresion of a Piracy then than to us, and also by shening the
number of prisoners dealt with by the Colonial Conto at Hongting.
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I thought it advisable at the
same time to communicate with.
I'e Majesty's Consul at Canten wich a view to his laying before the Acting Vice Roy similar views, in the hope that ~ they might
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impression, and will find in the Consul's reply of the
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interesting and I chuint a very gratifying exposition of the viens of the Acting Vice Rey or the points to
which I had drawn his attention.