CO129-481 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1923 [8-12] — Page 408

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could not see its way to adopt. I attach copies of the correspondence. There can be no doubt that, if India had been willing to consign opium to a British Authority at port of destination, a very extensive smuggling trade in Chinese waters would have been suppressed.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord Duke,

Your Grace's most obedient

humble servant,

7.2. Stutt

Governor, &c,