isaved under the Chinese Papinger's Act to make a distinction between the length of rayages of Team and "Sailing vessels. I therefore
submit the matter to you requesting definite instructions thereon. Steamers are even in this part of the world competing so Extensively with sailing ships that it is far from improbable they
be err
may engaged in
free
ar
in
long largely
carrying Chinese
Imigrante.
hired
Should such prove to be
the case it would appear.
to
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savor somewhat of hardship to compel ships capable of
performing speedy voyages
an amount of
to
carry
for
a
the
provisions calculated "probable demands of
lengthened and as
more
uncertain navigation.
I have the honor to be
With the highest respect,
Liv
Your most Obedient Mumble Servant,
The Beung