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Bit, with the letter ID according to the usual form, and the Court do also sentence.
In the Prisoner No 1228, Private William Vance of the Royal Sappers and Miners, to be Transported beyond the seas for the period of Seven years, and further to be marked on the left side, two Inches below the arm Pit; with the letter ID. according to the usual form.
(Signed) Henry Simmonds, Lt. Col. Royal Regiment. President.
Victoria, this ninth day of May, 1848
Approved and Confirmed.
(Signed) W. Staveley, Major General, Commanding in China.
(True Copy)
(Signed) Rodney Mylins, Captain, Brigade Major.
No 1228. Private William Vance and No 1002 Private James ... will be struck off the Returns of the Royal Sappers and Miners from this date.
(Signed) W. Staveley, Major General, Commanding in China.
Victoria, 7th May, 1848.
(True Copy)
(Signed) Rodney Mylins, Captain, Brigade Major.
(For Colonial Secretary)