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this proclamation had a most salutary effect...
In the late tragical event...
from the parties concerned I knew the purport of such a document, and I myself ascertained the Chinese Seamen implicated, that they were not aware of its existence.
were given by Mr Legge on the strength of some Chinese informants, founded upon the assertion that this character (jin) means an official personage.
It never signifies this meaning. To maintain this view, the word "官" (guan) "officer" would have to be added, as in the republication of proclamation in the China Mail of November 2nd. The Suntimes with whom I have had much intercourse, never understood it in any other sense, and they have given their solemn declaration to that effect.
Whilst subjoining a literal translation of the passage in question, "Wide Enclosure A.", I add a translation of the statement of "B. the Junkmen", and have the honor to remain,
Yours,
(Signed) Charles Gutzlaff
Chinese Secretary
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Colonial Secretary