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intermediary. He is also in supposing that Suma has been encouraged to expect help from Hongkong.

I made it perfectly clear to Sun that I have nothing to do with matters of Chinese politics. So for from avery thing that I have said or done having led to his

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I trust that this letter has made

Your grace and that that I have no desire. of interfere

my position

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Chinese politics

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if

to take sides in their factional disputes. My only aim has been to advance the interests of this Colay

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My Lord Date

Your Grace's most obedient servant.

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