That your Petitioner is very repentent of his action and in the manner in which he took part in the assault of the deceased. He fully appreciate the disgrace he has brought on his family and the fact that he has failed in his obligation as eldest son of his family. He realizes the error of his ways in becoming associated with persons of criminal nature. Therefore he is appealing to His Excellency the Governor to pardon him for his act and to remit his sentence of hanging and substitute one of imprisonment so that he could repent and atone for his wrong. That your Petitioner promises to remember this forever and thence forward to lead a useful, industrious life and be of benefit to the community, and his family and your Petitioner as on duty bound will ever pray,
and your Petitioner as on duty bound will ever pray, 呈請人將感恩不盡
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Prisoner's Signature.
犯人簽署
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