suppression of
an illicit trade.
With reference to the remarks of Sir R. Macdonald relative to the alleged conduct of Mr. Rutherford Alcock and Mr. Robert Robertson, in not having kept him properly informed of the intention of the Chinese Authorities to establish these Customs Stations My Lords have no observations to make, as it appears to them, to be a matter entirely for the consideration of
His Excellency, and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedient Servant.
Yours faithfully
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