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settlements, could not be carried on

by sex join Vefuels. I do not think would ornture publicly to

that anyone defend this traffic, if it's consequence were known.

Sis H. Robinson Brich in England at present, perhaps G. L. could get through him more detailed information, and an opinion as to the possibility of putting a stop to the trade,

to the Trade, no more

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important service could be rendered

to our

interests in there seas.

I have be

( signed.) F. H. A. Bruce -

Copy. Extract.

The Hom:

Head Quarter 156

Shanghat Hody for June 16. 1862-

I wish to cal

Sir,

attention to the large

your

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quantities of muskets and Ammunition which are

Wing

supplied by Europeans and t other to the Rebels. I have excertained from diserters that ten per cent

with muskets or

of the Belts

the Rebels are at present armed rifles.. In another a much larger per-centage

Gran

May to Expected to Is so armed.

I have se

J. Bruce. C.B.

dc. La

Lo

C. Starrby

Brig. Ger : Com . H.Mt Hoops.