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matter. This guardian power, who inspires ns with his illuminations
on every momentous and great occasion, indulged me with a divination,
front which I have collected, that every thing wiU be well. Set
your heart at rest ; for though a separation is about to take place between
us, yet our friendship will not cease to exist ; but through the
favour of interposing Providence, you may rest assured if will -increase,
and terminate eventually in that which will be for the bést.”
I should have paid less regard to so strange an -observation, had it
not been for this reason, that, however strange their doctrines may be
found, yet I judge, they are the best foundation on wfrreff we caK fix
our dépendance^ since superstition, combining with inclination, to icà-
piant such friendly sentiments in their minds, will ever constitute the
strongest barrier for their preservation. H" opposed to the deep-rooted
prejudices of a people, no plan can reasonably be expected to succeed;
if it agree with them, success must probably be the result.
I now beg leave to close the present address^ and, though the success
of my undertaking has not equalled my own wishes, yet I dérivé
to myself some consolation from the assurance, that I shall be acquitted
of blame, or negligence, in the execution of your orders ; and, permit
. me to add, I wait with the utmost solicitude, the judgment that shall
be passed upon my conduct.
I have the honour to be,
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SAMUEL TURNER.
A LIST OF THE USUAL ARTICLES OF'COMMERCE,
»»TWEEN
TIBET AND THE'SURROUNDING COUNTRIES.
libel exports la China, China to. Tibet»
Gold dust,
Diamonds, '
Pearls,
Coral,
A small quantity of Musk,
Woollen cloths, the manufacture of
Tibet,
Lamb skins,
Ood, or Otter skins, which are
brought from Bengal.
(Ohld and Silver brocades, I
Plain silks,
Satins,
Black teas, of four or five; different
“ sorts,
Tooafcco,
Silver bullion,
Quicksilver,
Cinnabar,
Some China ware,
Trumpets, Cymbals, and other musical
instruments.
Furs, mi.
Sable,
Ermine,
Black fox,
Dried fruits of. various sorts.
This trade of barter is carried on at Silling, a garrison town on the western
frontier of China.