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means

of contributing to the suppression of Pirang on the Chinese Coasts by of a peamiary subsidy to augment The number of gems

British Squadron.

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brats attached to the

I have now the honor to enclose

copy of my Despatch to Sir Rucherford

Alevest, which I may add was by a private note to the same

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preceded

effect the

frevious Mail. You will observe that I endeavor to bring the whole subject. under review, both as to the duty of this

and that of the Imperial

ment and

Governum.

Authorities.

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will also observe that I have

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endeavored to fortify Sir Rutherford's -position by furnishing him with

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statistical returns of what has been effected. by British Curiser in Chinese seaters for

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suppresion of a Piracy then than to us, and also by shening the

number of prisoners dealt with by the Colonial Conto at Hongting.

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I thought it advisable at the

same time to communicate with.

I'e Majesty's Consul at Canten wich a view to his laying before the Acting Vice Roy similar views, in the hope that ~ they might

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impression, and will find in the Consul's reply of the

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interesting and I chuint a very gratifying exposition of the viens of the Acting Vice Rey or the points to

which I had drawn his attention.