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add, that his conversations had even influenced the Emperor to resolve 
upon commencing, through the Lama’s mediation, an immediate cor¬ 
respondence with his friend. Such indeed was the confidence and 
esteem which the Emperor manifested for Teshoo Lama, that he pro¬ 
mised him a full compliance with whatever he should ask; yet in this 
instance, the Emperor’s liberality, did not exceed the Lama’s humility 
of heart. For he preferred no great demand, and even declined the 
acceptance of an addition to his territory; requesting only, that the 
Emperor would cause the administration of the different governments, 
as had been anciently the custom in Tibet, to be restored to the Lamas; 
that they might be invested with all the powers which, in their respec¬ 
tive stations, they had formerly enjoyed; and particularly, that he 
himself might be at liberty to grant admission into Tibet, to whatever 
persons he chose, without control. 
To all this, the Emperor readily consented; and that his authority 
might be complete, he caused his own seal to be delivered to Teshoo 
Lama, and even took steps for the recal of the Raja, who had been 
appointed by the court of China, to reside at Lassa. The high honours, 
and extraordinary distinction, shewn to Teshoo Lama in China, raised 
the jealousy of some, and the admiration of all ranks of people. But 
most unfortunately, at this interesting period, it happened, in the ple¬ 
nitude of his influence and power, he was seized suddenly with a violent 
disorder, which after three days terminated in his death. 
1 n'eed not enlarge on the vast accession of dignity and consequence to 
his character, that would have been naturally derived from the honours 
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rendered him in China, and the homage paid him by the inhabitants 
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