To Fatherford,
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Dated May 11, 1866
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Sching May 6, 1866
The Prince of King makes a Communication in reply to the Blith Gummistes.
In the 27th day of the 5th year, day of the 2nd moon (April 11, 1866), the Prince received a Despatch from the British minister.
[The greater portion of this having been quoted, the Prince proceeds]
The capital punishment styled in the penal code "ling chih" (death by slow degrees) is not one lightly inflicted; it is reserved for cases of rebellion and serious crime (e.g., parricide). In receipt of the despatch under acknowledgement, the Prince submitted the details therein given...