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IN CHINA AND JAPAN.

First, I declare that the deceased was at the time or his death possessed of or entitled to

[The details of the deceased's property must be here inserted, and the value inserted opposite to each par- ticular.]

97

Lastly, I say that no personal property of the deceased has at any time since his death come to my possession or knowledge, save as is herein-before set forth.

On the

day of

18

C.D.

the said C.D.

was duly sworn to [or solemnly affirmed] the truth of the above-written inventory.

Before me,

[person authorized to administer oaths.]

21.

Justification of Sureties.

In Her Britannic Majesty's Court at [Canton]. In the matter of A.B. deceased.

We, C.D.

of

of

and E.F.

severally make oath and say, that we are

the proposed sureties in the penal sum of

on behalf of G.H., the intended administrator of the personal pro- perty of A.B., late of

administration thereof; and I the said C.D.

deceased, for his faithful

for myself make oath and say, that I am, after payment of all my just debts, well and truly worth in money and effects the sum of

; and I the said E.F.

for

myself make oath and say, that I am, after payment of all my just debts, well and truly worth in money and effects the sum of

Sworn by the deponents, C.D.

E.F., this

and

at

?

day of

18

Before me,

X. Y.

22.

C.D.

E.F.

Renunciation of Probate and Administration will Will annexed. In Her Britannic Majesty's Court at [Canton].

In the matter of A.B., deceased. Whereas A.B, late of

on the

day of

18

18

, deceased, died

at 2

their dates should be also inserted,

having had at the time of his death his fixed place of abode at within the jurisdiction of this Court; and whereas he made and duly executed his last Will, dated the day of

(1), and thereof appointed C.D. (1) If there are codicis executor and residuary legatee in trust [or as the case may bej.

Now I, the said C.D., do hereby declare, that I have not inter- meddled in the personal property of the deceased, and will not here- after intermeddle therein, with intent to defraud creditors, and further do hereby expressly renounce all right to probate of the said Will [and Codicils, if any], and to Administration with the said Will (and Codicils, if any], annexed, of the personal property of the deceased.

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