From TP "Nortu-Curwa Day News" or May 18, 1871
Shanghai officials have lately been excited by the prospect of a visit the Futai, Rooms were prepared for a week and the Taotai and his subordinates were in daily attendance, expecting the Governor's arrival. One day, they even took a boat and went up the river to meet and bring him down. But, though report save they met Mim he disappointed them after all, would not come and the preparations went for
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