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gir.

Swatow.

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27th February 1924.

I am sorry to hear that as your man told me that you have no way to release my man and settle the matter for me.

I think you know quite well about the present condition of China. You should help me in some way as although I am out of your protection according to the present regulations yet I have been under you for so long.

As when you are going to cast me out of your subject you should notice me first and let me have time long enough to close up my business and prepare what are necessary for my future living. Now on the contrary you noticed the Chinese Government first and put me in troubles and being oppressed like

this such is just the same

place.

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Now if your employee

as to throw me into the deadly

who is not a British subject and

I think surely you will take

is happened in auch troubles. pity on him and help him in some way.

Now I beg again your kindness to see if you can help

me with all your might, as the troubles are entirely arisen your part as it is not my own fault at all.

from

If you let it alone I do not think it is any good to your benefit. There fore I beg to redress my grievance, as I am a stranger and man of no nationality. Please think over this matter again carefully and your prompt attention will be much

obliged.

Kindly see how shall I get my passport to go back to

Formosa.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Your Sincere Servant,

Tourist Hotel.

(Sgl.) Yeap Jeng Koon.

Master.

This letter was sent when I saw Consul take no heed of my asking for

Although it seems my fault to write help nor answer any to my letters.

this strong letter yet is written in the time of my distress.

LB.M. Consul,

Swatow.

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