'The Governor of Kiangsu' reports his intention to start on the J2th'of October from Soochow in order to inspect certain important forts. Going by way of Shanghai, he will first visit the Woosung Forts and will at the same time examine the sea-wall at Paoshan. He will then ascend the Yangtze and inspect by the way'the forts in the neighbourhood of Kiangyin and Chinkiang, as well as those outside Nanking. At the last mentioned place he will have an interview with the Viceroy, whom he wishes to consult on certain important matters of business.
18th November.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.