(1) The 23rd instant being the date =ppointed by Her Majesty, the Empress Dowager, for removing her Court, we hereby command all the Princes, Dukes, nobles and high ministers of our Court on duty at the Palace on that day to appear in full court robes.in honour of the occasion.
(2) The 27th instant (28th day of the 6th moon) being the anniverea'y of our birthday we hereby command that the 25th, 26th, and the 27th ins: an' be declared a public holiday, and the members of our Court are excused from attendance on duty on those days.
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