(8) We received a memorial from Yuan Ch'ang, Taotai of Wuhu, stating that there are immense tracts' of cultivated lands granted to certain territorial garrisons on the route of the Grand Canal and thi inland rivers to hold in feo for protecting 'A PERMISSION TO RESIGN, (8) Chi Ch'ing, Deputy Military Governor of Kirin, Central Manchuria, reports that although his sick leave is about to expire his illness is still severe and he therefore prays that he be permitted to resign his post. The request is granted and Chitching is permitted to retire to his Banner Reservation,
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