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of hwangorii (26th February 1884) at _-

Himdhan in the Kiai Shin District in the Profecture of Wai Chau in the Province of huangtung of the Empire of China, contrive to raise the standard of revolt against the Government of "China. They the above named prisoners headed a band of rebellious subjects, who were all armed, ravaged and plundered the inhabitants there and availed themselves at the same time of the opportunity to attack the __ Imperial Camps, killing three Officers and over one hundred

soldiers. This is a great

the laws of China.

erine

against

On the 14th day of the 2nd.

thday moon

(11th

(11th March 1884), I with my regiment

of soldiers and in

company with some other regiments defeated the - rebels in the place salted "Pak Mong ota".

eNow we find out that the

said Wong Kamon, Liato, and Chanaka (who are Chinese subjects) are taking their refuge in Wongkong. Ur, therefore, deem it advisable to communicate

with

you

with

a view that the above named prisoners be arrested and rendited to us.

True translation

(signed) C. Kaiming

3rd Clerk,

and Sworn Interpreter.