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1,000 from the westward, matting in all an armed host of 3,000 men, which will be sufficient to make sure of crushing the brigands. We have already day after day sent men in turn to gather up information, and about in Hong Kong and pick out guides.
We repeat our hope that your men will get acquainted with the roads, so that the moment our forces arrive they will be able to serve as guides.
In all military matters it is right that rules should be preliminarily drawn up, in order to satisfy the minds of all, (and we therefore determine as follows):- If any are wounded, they must be rescued and carried back to be cured. If any are slain a reward of 300 Dollars shall be paid, in due acknowledgment of the patriotic spirit of those who devote their whole heart to the fight.
You, Great Leader, will unite your forces at the appointed time, and hastening in a single night to the junk harbor (or creek) of Hongkong() and gather all your troops together. All the flags shall bear the same device, namely "Vengeance". It shall