Taking advantage of the Act of Grace promulgated by the Emperor in April, 1889, the Governor of Shensi commends to the favourable consideration of His Majesty the case of a district magistrate named' Sun Shih-cho, 63 years of age, who was placed on the retired list some three years ago at the instance of the then Governor on the ground of chronic ill-health and advanced age. Memorialist is informed that throughout his official career this official has shown great diligence and care in the conduct of public business, earning for himself the affectionate regard of the people, whilst his management of affairs when acting magistrate" of Hsienning left nothing to be desired. He is now entirely free from his former ailment, and under these circumstances memorialist asks for permixsion to give him a letter of introduction to the Board, witha view tchis being presented in Audience.—Sanctioned by rescript.
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