The Viceroy at Canton applies on behalf of two olicers, named Chang Chi-thing and Wang Shih-ping, holding respectively the rank of major and first captain, soli their exemption from the daty of exhibiting ti cir proficiency in archery on horseback, on the scute of wounds received in the one ancestors should he respectfully avoided, Memorialist now submits the above application, which is attested by the usual formal certificates, with the request that the change of name may be duly notified in the proper quarter.
Rescript. Let the Board of War take note.
6th July.
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