His Majesty has been pleased to appoint Ching Sing to inspect the firing of the field artillery of the Peking Field Force that is take place at Lukon Bridge. Liao Shou-hong, Fan Kung-hsi, Wen Jui, having completed their leave of absence report their return to Court duties and humbly ask after the Imperial health, 'The Duke of Ling asks for ten days leave of absence from Court and Hai Ching asks days' extra leave on account of family
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