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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
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Chinese politics
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to take sides in their factional disputes. My only aim has been to advance the interests of this Colay
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Your Grace's most obedient servant.
7.2. Statt