A Decree issued to-day dwells upon the eminent services of Hsi-ch'ang, formerly Imperial Agent at Urga, the news of whose death has been received with deep regret at Court. Starting his official career asa pi-ttieh-shih in one of the Boards, the deceased, after a prolonged experience of military life, rose to the post of Deputy Lieutenant-General and held several other high appointments. He is to receive all the posthumous honours due to his exalted rank.
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