I went to Asia Minor and purchased opium at low prices, and from thence to Canton where I delivered my cargoes to the companies who control the trade.

My last expedition was to the Philippine Islands where I exchanged opium for indigo of the first quality.

In fact, I may have half a million more than I stated, for I reckoned the indigo at what it cost me.

I have always been well in health; not the slightest illness.

That is the result of working for one's children.