(1) We have received a memorial from the Court of Sacrificial Worship reporting the 4th of Avril next as the annual ceremony of sacrificing to the manes of the various Emperors who have sat on the Throne of China, [From Fuhi the first Emperor to the last Sovereign of the Ming dynasty, Chung Ahetn.—Translator] K'ai Tiai, Prince of Cheng, 1st order, is commanded to worship at that temple on that day in our stead and the Vice-Presidents of Boards P'u Liang and Hsin are commanded to worship at the side altars.
The 12nd of April next being the anniversary fof worshipping at the shrine of the First Agriculturist, Pu Ching is commanded to worship there in our stead on that day.
(8) Wang Wen-shao, Viceroy of Chibli, reports that Chang Tseng-yang, Provincial Judge of Fukien, who obtain leave of absence to return to Tientsin to recuperate his health, having been unable to recover before the expiration of his leave asks to be permitted to resign his post, etc. The request is granted.
(4) Chang Li, formerly Military Governor of Jeho, and Hsti 'kuei, President of the Board of Works, are hereby further appointed Ministers of the Tsungli Yamen.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.