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not finally laid aside.
3. It is often asserted that the Chinese commanders of these cruisers look to their commanders and crews for their support, and are prepped by the money they extort from the traders and other plain folk who pass into the harbor, or the Canton River;
Under these circumstances, without entering into the truth of these assertions, I doubt whether any...
You may fix your attention on the fact that a dog covetously watched a public advantage of we gained a wharf, much to public discussion but not because it was much used & unarmed when paid to three persons who were at least- be liable to accusations- doubts-
Astonishing, now if they were practically worthy of it, and I have not the least doubt that you will certainly find that it is to your advantage to encourage.
4. It seems to me pertinent to pass on information of accusations, & sift them out for investigation. I have hastened them altogether to Government House.
There is, at any rate, that the...