I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter, and to state that, in my opinion, it is undesirable to take any action against the opium farmers at present.
It is a pity Smuggling is ever at hand, being the only party who can fix a limit, practically, to their existence on Chinese soil.
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As long as no attempt is made to force their establishments with work on British territory, there is nothing to be undertaken in the matter, at present.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
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Donnell
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15/9/22
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