TO THE COURT OF AVA. 213 
The senior Atwen-wun read the third article 
of the Commercial Treaty. 
B. For friendly considerations, we agree to 
this article; but we prefer, that instead of the 
length, the breadth of the vessel should be taken 
in estimating the measurement, and that that 
should be determined at eight cubits. We 
agree to the exemption from pilotage, but must 
insist upon the vessels giving notice to a pilot. 
— E. I agree to the alterations proposed, with 
the exception of that regarding the measure¬ 
ment, which I will take into consideration, and 
furnish a modified article at our next meeting, 
in accordance with the suggestions now made 
by you. 
The senior Atwen-wun read the fourth ar¬ 
ticle. 
B. This article, as it stands, is worded some¬ 
what obscurely, according to our judgment. We 
agree to it according to the explanations with 
which you have furnished us, but we decline giv¬ 
ing a final answer until the next meeting. 
The senior Atwen-wun read the fifth article. 
B. Does this article refer to a Commercial 
treaty, and ought it properly to be inserted in 
one?— JE. It refers exclusively to merchants, 
and is the proper subject of a commercial ar¬ 
rangement, To obviate any objections on this 
