As a member of the Forbes family of Boston, much of his wealth was derived from the opium and China trade and he played a prominent role in the outbreak of the Opium War.
Much of his wealth was derived from the opium. This was as a member of the Forbes family of Boston. Much of his wealth was derived from China trade. This was as a member of the Forbes family of Boston. He played a prominent role in the outbreak of the Opium War. This was as a member of the Forbes family of Boston.