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"Translation of Lai Kim's letter by Lau Chu Pakı-
"For the pérusal of Uncies Iu Tan and Van Kwai.
"Your nephew has been examined by the Justices of the
"Peace on account of the matter relating to the
"Inspector, and he had no other alternative but to tell
"the truth, but the Inspeétor repeatedly called and "asked, saying that should your nephew have leaked out
"anything in connection with his accepting bribes, he
"would swear that he would not leave things end in
"pease. Your nephew is really in a dangerous position,
"ɑoupled with which your nephew's business has not fared
*very well of late. He has no means to pay off all the
"debts, and deposits owing to people in Hongkong. To
"avoid trouble, he feels compelled to leave Hongkong. "He earnestly hopes that you two gentlemen will devise
"means on his behalf to moetk matters by amicably
"arranging with his creditors and landlord, se as not to
"pat up to auction, but to invite someone to purchase *ds furniture, stąpk in trade, and outstanding debts. "With what amount that may be realised, pay off the rent "first, and use the inhomes in squaring up the wagon "due to the employèk, and paying a percentage to the "areditors. Your néphow's gratitude shall, then, be
"boundless and the whole of his family shall also be
"bensfitted by your great kindness. You, uncles, are "requested to invite all the debtors to give their "assistance, Teli Kam In and Li Yam to collect the "outstanding sooeunts, Wong six to take charge of the
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"sosamats, and Li Lam to look after the sundry articles #in the shop, and so everything will be alright. This
"letter does not contain all that he has got to say. "Further, remember to take an inventory of the furniture "before transferring the business to other people. This
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