CO129-57 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [7] — Page 11

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the districts in the bity) bearing the stamps of three hundred

and

and

thirty tros firmes shops, signifying the desire of the petitioners that Public "Lighting" should be established.

I have the honor to enclose

the your petitions, with a _ summary translation, the headings of all the petitions

alike.

I have, 72,

(Signed)

are

bhat May,

Superintendent of Police.

(True Copy)

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Copy

Summary translation of. petitions presented by the "Tepos".

and house holders resident

in the respective districts of "Choong - wahu", "Theong - wahin,

"Tai - ping.

shan" and "Wahn-chi"

in the City of Victorie

.

That the shop neepers have held a meeting

at the

the

Temple consulting upon subject of Public lighting

5 for the payment of

and a

tare

the East therey, that all

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reed to the measures and

agreed

expressed their willingness

Colonial Secretary