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could not see its way to adopt. I attach copies of the correspondence. There can be no doubt that, if India had been willing to consign opium to a British Authority at port of destination, a very extensive smuggling trade in Chinese waters would have been suppressed.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient
humble servant,
7.2. Stutt
Governor, &c,