"Several Japanese posts have already fallen into our hands as the result of our great courage and the bravery of our officers, After this success we must not retreat. With Heaven's aid the cruel dwarfs will be swept away. This is the right way.
"We ate now about to attack Changhua and victory will crown our efforts.
"Let it be known to all the people, that they may not be possessed with fear. All merchants should continue their trade as in the past. Those who have been filled with false fears and have fled from their homes, must return and assist their nei hours that support may be bountiful. This is important, "Let all people be informed of these things."
(Place and date not published "Formosa Volunteer Headquaters, "We will reward all persons male or female who will bring to us Japanese heads, twelve dollars silver for each Read, "These words from Headquarters are truthfully spoken.
"(22nd Kuan; 5th month, 30th day.
"At Shalengho.
These proclamation speak for themselves.
Taipehfu, 15th September,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.