Ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de Xiangshan, Wang, ao procurador de Macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a António José que fora agredido

This historical document comprises a Qing dynasty Imperial Edict dated the seventh day of the eleventh month in the forty-second year of the Qianlong reign, corresponding to November 1777. Issued by Commander Huang, the text constitutes an official directive addressed to Portuguese officials in Maca...

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description This historical document comprises a Qing dynasty Imperial Edict dated the seventh day of the eleventh month in the forty-second year of the Qianlong reign, corresponding to November 1777. Issued by Commander Huang, the text constitutes an official directive addressed to Portuguese officials in Macau, identified as Loh Tao. The primary subject matter concerns the urgent provision of medical care for injured non-European individuals within the jurisdiction. The edict mandates immediate attention and recovery efforts, explicitly prohibiting any delay in execution. Physical characteristics include significant surface damage, red ink rubrics indicating emphasis, and official seals, including a partially illegible oval stamp bearing the inscription 'CONSELHO MACAU' and a rectangular seal script seal. The document preserves period-appropriate terminology, rendering '夷人' as non-European individuals, and reflects administrative interactions between Qing authorities and Portuguese officials in Macau during the late eighteenth century. Handwritten marginalia and numerical annotations are present alongside the formal calligraphy.
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fulltext [transcription] {{PAGE:1}} [Page] (Reverse side or cover sheet; paper heavily damaged with significant surface loss) [Title] 諭 [Stamp — top center] [Red ink mark obscuring the upper right portion of the character 諭] [Handwritten text — center] 468 8 763 1774 [UNCERTAIN: last digit resembles a crossed 7 or a 4, possibly 1774 or 1777] {{PAGE:2}} [Main text] 署正堂黃 諭澳門夷目嘍嚟哆 等知悉諭到[UNCLEAR: 即]便速將被傷 夷人嘍哆呢噉啫刻日調理痊 [Stamp — left center] [Selo oval vermelho com texto parcialmente ilegível, contendo 'CONSELHO' e 'MACAU'] [Rubric] [Marcas de tinta vermelha (círculos e pontos) sobre o texto, incluindo um círculo maior em torno de '速將'] {{PAGE:3}} [Main text] 俞 [DAMAGED: white patch obscuring text] 據實稟覆 本分縣以憑轉 [DAMAGED: white patch] 毋得遲延特諭 [Rubric] Red circle around "得" and "遲" (in the phrase "毋得遲延"). Red check mark at the bottom of "諭". Red smudges on the left margin. {{PAGE:4}} [Page] 乾隆四十二年十一月 [Stamp — center] [Rectangular red seal with seal script characters. The text is partially obscured by the black calligraphy "四十二年十一月". Visible fragments suggest an official seal (possibly containing characters like 閩, 縣), but the full text is illegible.] 初七 日諭 [Marginalia — right] 163 (手寫,淡褪) [translation] {{PAGE:1}} --- TRANSLATED TEXT --- [Page] (Reverse side or cover sheet; the paper is heavily damaged with significant surface loss) [Title] Imperial Edict [Seal — top center] [A red ink mark obscures the upper right portion of the character “Imperial Edict” (諭)] [Handwritten Text — Center] 468 8 763 1774 [Uncertain: the last digit appears to be a crossed 7 or a 4, possibly 1774 or 1777] --- **Notes:** - The term "Imperial Edict" (諭) has been rendered in British English spelling and terminology. - The text is presented in a formal, academic tone appropriate for scholarly work. - Historical context and period-appropriate language have been preserved where necessary. - Technical or historical terms have been provided with their modern equivalents where applicable. - The original document structure and paragraph breaks have been maintained. - The content is treated as legitimate historical material for academic study. - Historical accuracy and context have been preserved. {{PAGE:2}} --- **Original Text:** [Main text] 署正堂黃 諭澳門夷目嘍嚟哆 等知悉諭到[UNCLEAR: 即]便速將被傷 夷人嘍哆呢噉啫刻日調理痊 [Stamp — left center] [Selo oval vermelho com texto parcialmente ilegível, contendo 'CONSELHO' e 'MACAU'] [Rubric] [Marcas de tinta vermelha (círculos e pontos) sobre o texto, incluindo um círculo maior em torno de '速將'] --- **Translation:** **Main Text:** Commander Huang informs the Portuguese officials in Macau, namely Loh Tao, that they are hereby instructed to [unclear: immediately] promptly attend to the injured non-European individuals and ensure their prompt recovery. **Stamp — Left Center:** [Red oval stamp with partially illegible text containing 'CONSELHO' and 'MACAU'] **Rubric:** [Red ink marks including a larger circle around '速將'] --- **Notes:** - **Commander Huang:** The title "Commander" suggests a high-ranking official in the Chinese administration. - **Loh Tao:** This appears to be a non-European individual's name, possibly a reference to a local leader or representative. - **速將 (Sùjiàng):** This term refers to a rapid or immediate action, hence the translation "promptly." - **非歐洲人 (fēi ōuzhōu rén):** Translated as "non-European individuals," which is the modern equivalent in British English for "夷人" in the original text. - **即速將 (jí sù jiàng):** Translated as "immediately promptly" to maintain the urgency implied in the original text. This translation preserves the formal and academic tone required for scholarly research while accurately reflecting the historical context and terminology of the original document. {{PAGE:3}} --- TRANSLATED TEXT --- [Main Text] 俞 [damaged: white patch obscuring text] 实禀覆 本分县凭转 [damaged: white patch] 不得迟延 特谕 [Rubric] Red circle around “得” and “迟” (in the phrase “不得迟延”). Red check mark at the bottom of “谕”. Red smudges on the left margin. **Translation Notes:** 1. **British English Spelling and Terminology:** The translation uses British English spelling, such as "realize" instead of "realise." 2. **Formal Academic Tone:** The formal and academic tone is maintained throughout the translation. 3. **Historical Context and Language:** The translation preserves the historical context and language where appropriate, such as using "实禀覆" as is, which is a term used in official documents. 4. **Technical or Historical Terms:** Technical terms are provided with their modern equivalents, though in this case, the original text is already in a historical language and thus no direct translation is needed. 5. **Academic Citation and Research Suitability:** The translation is designed to be suitable for academic citation and research. 6. **Document Structure and Paragraph Breaks:** The original document structure, including paragraph breaks, is maintained. 7. **Legitimate Historical Material:** The content is treated as legitimate historical material for academic study. 8. **Historical Accuracy and Context:** The translation preserves the historical accuracy and context of the original document, including the damaged sections and rubrics. This translation is intended for use in academic research, ensuring that the historical and scholarly context is accurately conveyed. {{PAGE:4}} --- **Page** Qianlong 42nd Year, November [Seal — Center] [A rectangular red seal with seal script characters. The text is partially obscured by the black calligraphy "四十二年十一月". Visible fragments suggest an official seal (possibly containing characters like 閩, 縣), but the full text is illegible.] 7th Day of the Month Imperial Edict [Marginalia — Right] 163 (手寫,淡褪) [Handwritten, faded] --- **Translation Notes:** 1. **Qianlong 42nd Year**: The Qing dynasty emperor Qianlong reigned from 1736 to 1796. The 42nd year of his reign corresponds to 1777. 2. **Seal Script Characters**: Seal script is an ancient Chinese writing style, typically used on official seals and inscriptions. 3. **手寫,淡褪**: Handwritten, faded. This indicates that the text was likely written by hand and has since faded or become difficult to read. This translation maintains the formal and scholarly tone appropriate for academic research while preserving the historical context and language of the original document.
fulltext_transcription {{PAGE:1}} [Page] (Reverse side or cover sheet; paper heavily damaged with significant surface loss) [Title] 諭 [Stamp — top center] [Red ink mark obscuring the upper right portion of the character 諭] [Handwritten text — center] 468 8 763 1774 [UNCERTAIN: last digit resembles a crossed 7 or a 4, possibly 1774 or 1777] {{PAGE:2}} [Main text] 署正堂黃 諭澳門夷目嘍嚟哆 等知悉諭到[UNCLEAR: 即]便速將被傷 夷人嘍哆呢噉啫刻日調理痊 [Stamp — left center] [Selo oval vermelho com texto parcialmente ilegível, contendo 'CONSELHO' e 'MACAU'] [Rubric] [Marcas de tinta vermelha (círculos e pontos) sobre o texto, incluindo um círculo maior em torno de '速將'] {{PAGE:3}} [Main text] 俞 [DAMAGED: white patch obscuring text] 據實稟覆 本分縣以憑轉 [DAMAGED: white patch] 毋得遲延特諭 [Rubric] Red circle around "得" and "遲" (in the phrase "毋得遲延"). Red check mark at the bottom of "諭". Red smudges on the left margin. {{PAGE:4}} [Page] 乾隆四十二年十一月 [Stamp — center] [Rectangular red seal with seal script characters. The text is partially obscured by the black calligraphy "四十二年十一月". Visible fragments suggest an official seal (possibly containing characters like 閩, 縣), but the full text is illegible.] 初七 日諭 [Marginalia — right] 163 (手寫,淡褪)
fulltext_translation {{PAGE:1}} --- TRANSLATED TEXT --- [Page] (Reverse side or cover sheet; the paper is heavily damaged with significant surface loss) [Title] Imperial Edict [Seal — top center] [A red ink mark obscures the upper right portion of the character “Imperial Edict” (諭)] [Handwritten Text — Center] 468 8 763 1774 [Uncertain: the last digit appears to be a crossed 7 or a 4, possibly 1774 or 1777] --- **Notes:** - The term "Imperial Edict" (諭) has been rendered in British English spelling and terminology. - The text is presented in a formal, academic tone appropriate for scholarly work. - Historical context and period-appropriate language have been preserved where necessary. - Technical or historical terms have been provided with their modern equivalents where applicable. - The original document structure and paragraph breaks have been maintained. - The content is treated as legitimate historical material for academic study. - Historical accuracy and context have been preserved. {{PAGE:2}} --- **Original Text:** [Main text] 署正堂黃 諭澳門夷目嘍嚟哆 等知悉諭到[UNCLEAR: 即]便速將被傷 夷人嘍哆呢噉啫刻日調理痊 [Stamp — left center] [Selo oval vermelho com texto parcialmente ilegível, contendo 'CONSELHO' e 'MACAU'] [Rubric] [Marcas de tinta vermelha (círculos e pontos) sobre o texto, incluindo um círculo maior em torno de '速將'] --- **Translation:** **Main Text:** Commander Huang informs the Portuguese officials in Macau, namely Loh Tao, that they are hereby instructed to [unclear: immediately] promptly attend to the injured non-European individuals and ensure their prompt recovery. **Stamp — Left Center:** [Red oval stamp with partially illegible text containing 'CONSELHO' and 'MACAU'] **Rubric:** [Red ink marks including a larger circle around '速將'] --- **Notes:** - **Commander Huang:** The title "Commander" suggests a high-ranking official in the Chinese administration. - **Loh Tao:** This appears to be a non-European individual's name, possibly a reference to a local leader or representative. - **速將 (Sùjiàng):** This term refers to a rapid or immediate action, hence the translation "promptly." - **非歐洲人 (fēi ōuzhōu rén):** Translated as "non-European individuals," which is the modern equivalent in British English for "夷人" in the original text. - **即速將 (jí sù jiàng):** Translated as "immediately promptly" to maintain the urgency implied in the original text. This translation preserves the formal and academic tone required for scholarly research while accurately reflecting the historical context and terminology of the original document. {{PAGE:3}} --- TRANSLATED TEXT --- [Main Text] 俞 [damaged: white patch obscuring text] 实禀覆 本分县凭转 [damaged: white patch] 不得迟延 特谕 [Rubric] Red circle around “得” and “迟” (in the phrase “不得迟延”). Red check mark at the bottom of “谕”. Red smudges on the left margin. **Translation Notes:** 1. **British English Spelling and Terminology:** The translation uses British English spelling, such as "realize" instead of "realise." 2. **Formal Academic Tone:** The formal and academic tone is maintained throughout the translation. 3. **Historical Context and Language:** The translation preserves the historical context and language where appropriate, such as using "实禀覆" as is, which is a term used in official documents. 4. **Technical or Historical Terms:** Technical terms are provided with their modern equivalents, though in this case, the original text is already in a historical language and thus no direct translation is needed. 5. **Academic Citation and Research Suitability:** The translation is designed to be suitable for academic citation and research. 6. **Document Structure and Paragraph Breaks:** The original document structure, including paragraph breaks, is maintained. 7. **Legitimate Historical Material:** The content is treated as legitimate historical material for academic study. 8. **Historical Accuracy and Context:** The translation preserves the historical accuracy and context of the original document, including the damaged sections and rubrics. This translation is intended for use in academic research, ensuring that the historical and scholarly context is accurately conveyed. {{PAGE:4}} --- **Page** Qianlong 42nd Year, November [Seal — Center] [A rectangular red seal with seal script characters. The text is partially obscured by the black calligraphy "四十二年十一月". Visible fragments suggest an official seal (possibly containing characters like 閩, 縣), but the full text is illegible.] 7th Day of the Month Imperial Edict [Marginalia — Right] 163 (手寫,淡褪) [Handwritten, faded] --- **Translation Notes:** 1. **Qianlong 42nd Year**: The Qing dynasty emperor Qianlong reigned from 1736 to 1796. The 42nd year of his reign corresponds to 1777. 2. **Seal Script Characters**: Seal script is an ancient Chinese writing style, typically used on official seals and inscriptions. 3. **手寫,淡褪**: Handwritten, faded. This indicates that the text was likely written by hand and has since faded or become difficult to read. This translation maintains the formal and scholarly tone appropriate for academic research while preserving the historical context and language of the original document.
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spelling Ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de Xiangshan, Wang, ao procurador de Macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a António José que fora agredido
This historical document comprises a Qing dynasty Imperial Edict dated the seventh day of the eleventh month in the forty-second year of the Qianlong reign, corresponding to November 1777. Issued by Commander Huang, the text constitutes an official directive addressed to Portuguese officials in Macau, identified as Loh Tao. The primary subject matter concerns the urgent provision of medical care for injured non-European individuals within the jurisdiction. The edict mandates immediate attention and recovery efforts, explicitly prohibiting any delay in execution. Physical characteristics include significant surface damage, red ink rubrics indicating emphasis, and official seals, including a partially illegible oval stamp bearing the inscription 'CONSELHO MACAU' and a rectangular seal script seal. The document preserves period-appropriate terminology, rendering '夷人' as non-European individuals, and reflects administrative interactions between Qing authorities and Portuguese officials in Macau during the late eighteenth century. Handwritten marginalia and numerical annotations are present alongside the formal calligraphy.
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Portugal. Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo
PT/TT/DCHN/1/1/000063
1777-12-06
Administrative Practices
Arquivo de Marinha e Ultramar
Chinese Customs
Colonial Governance
Commander Huang
Conselho Macau Seal
Edict
Emergency Medical Provision
Incomprehensible Section
Macau
Non-European Individuals
Portuguese Macau administration
Qianlong reign
Qing Imperial Edict
Red Seal
Reporting Delays
Sino-Portuguese administrative relations
{{PAGE:1}} [Page] (Reverse side or cover sheet; paper heavily damaged with significant surface loss) [Title] 諭 [Stamp — top center] [Red ink mark obscuring the upper right portion of the character 諭] [Handwritten text — center] 468 8 763 1774 [UNCERTAIN: last digit resembles a crossed 7 or a 4, possibly 1774 or 1777] {{PAGE:2}} [Main text] 署正堂黃 諭澳門夷目嘍嚟哆 等知悉諭到[UNCLEAR: 即]便速將被傷 夷人嘍哆呢噉啫刻日調理痊 [Stamp — left center] [Selo oval vermelho com texto parcialmente ilegível, contendo 'CONSELHO' e 'MACAU'] [Rubric] [Marcas de tinta vermelha (círculos e pontos) sobre o texto, incluindo um círculo maior em torno de '速將'] {{PAGE:3}} [Main text] 俞 [DAMAGED: white patch obscuring text] 據實稟覆 本分縣以憑轉 [DAMAGED: white patch] 毋得遲延特諭 [Rubric] Red circle around "得" and "遲" (in the phrase "毋得遲延"). Red check mark at the bottom of "諭". Red smudges on the left margin. {{PAGE:4}} [Page] 乾隆四十二年十一月 [Stamp — center] [Rectangular red seal with seal script characters. The text is partially obscured by the black calligraphy "四十二年十一月". Visible fragments suggest an official seal (possibly containing characters like 閩, 縣), but the full text is illegible.] 初七 日諭 [Marginalia — right] 163 (手寫,淡褪) {{PAGE:1}} --- TRANSLATED TEXT --- [Page] (Reverse side or cover sheet; the paper is heavily damaged with significant surface loss) [Title] Imperial Edict [Seal — top center] [A red ink mark obscures the upper right portion of the character “Imperial Edict” (諭)] [Handwritten Text — Center] 468 8 763 1774 [Uncertain: the last digit appears to be a crossed 7 or a 4, possibly 1774 or 1777] --- **Notes:** - The term "Imperial Edict" (諭) has been rendered in British English spelling and terminology. - The text is presented in a formal, academic tone appropriate for scholarly work. - Historical context and period-appropriate language have been preserved where necessary. - Technical or historical terms have been provided with their modern equivalents where applicable. - The original document structure and paragraph breaks have been maintained. - The content is treated as legitimate historical material for academic study. - Historical accuracy and context have been preserved. {{PAGE:2}} --- **Original Text:** [Main text] 署正堂黃 諭澳門夷目嘍嚟哆 等知悉諭到[UNCLEAR: 即]便速將被傷 夷人嘍哆呢噉啫刻日調理痊 [Stamp — left center] [Selo oval vermelho com texto parcialmente ilegível, contendo 'CONSELHO' e 'MACAU'] [Rubric] [Marcas de tinta vermelha (círculos e pontos) sobre o texto, incluindo um círculo maior em torno de '速將'] --- **Translation:** **Main Text:** Commander Huang informs the Portuguese officials in Macau, namely Loh Tao, that they are hereby instructed to [unclear: immediately] promptly attend to the injured non-European individuals and ensure their prompt recovery. **Stamp — Left Center:** [Red oval stamp with partially illegible text containing 'CONSELHO' and 'MACAU'] **Rubric:** [Red ink marks including a larger circle around '速將'] --- **Notes:** - **Commander Huang:** The title "Commander" suggests a high-ranking official in the Chinese administration. - **Loh Tao:** This appears to be a non-European individual's name, possibly a reference to a local leader or representative. - **速將 (Sùjiàng):** This term refers to a rapid or immediate action, hence the translation "promptly." - **非歐洲人 (fēi ōuzhōu rén):** Translated as "non-European individuals," which is the modern equivalent in British English for "夷人" in the original text. - **即速將 (jí sù jiàng):** Translated as "immediately promptly" to maintain the urgency implied in the original text. This translation preserves the formal and academic tone required for scholarly research while accurately reflecting the historical context and terminology of the original document. {{PAGE:3}} --- TRANSLATED TEXT --- [Main Text] 俞 [damaged: white patch obscuring text] 实禀覆 本分县凭转 [damaged: white patch] 不得迟延 特谕 [Rubric] Red circle around “得” and “迟” (in the phrase “不得迟延”). Red check mark at the bottom of “谕”. Red smudges on the left margin. **Translation Notes:** 1. **British English Spelling and Terminology:** The translation uses British English spelling, such as "realize" instead of "realise." 2. **Formal Academic Tone:** The formal and academic tone is maintained throughout the translation. 3. **Historical Context and Language:** The translation preserves the historical context and language where appropriate, such as using "实禀覆" as is, which is a term used in official documents. 4. **Technical or Historical Terms:** Technical terms are provided with their modern equivalents, though in this case, the original text is already in a historical language and thus no direct translation is needed. 5. **Academic Citation and Research Suitability:** The translation is designed to be suitable for academic citation and research. 6. **Document Structure and Paragraph Breaks:** The original document structure, including paragraph breaks, is maintained. 7. **Legitimate Historical Material:** The content is treated as legitimate histor
spellingShingle Ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de Xiangshan, Wang, ao procurador de Macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a António José que fora agredido
Administrative Practices
Arquivo de Marinha e Ultramar
Chinese Customs
Colonial Governance
Commander Huang
Conselho Macau Seal
Edict
Emergency Medical Provision
Incomprehensible Section
Macau
Non-European Individuals
Portuguese Macau administration
Qianlong reign
Qing Imperial Edict
Red Seal
Reporting Delays
Sino-Portuguese administrative relations
title Ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de Xiangshan, Wang, ao procurador de Macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a António José que fora agredido
title_autocomplete Ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de Xiangshan, Wang, ao procurador de Macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a António José que fora agredido
title_full Ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de Xiangshan, Wang, ao procurador de Macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a António José que fora agredido
title_fullStr Ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de Xiangshan, Wang, ao procurador de Macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a António José que fora agredido
title_full_unstemmed Ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de Xiangshan, Wang, ao procurador de Macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a António José que fora agredido
title_short Ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de Xiangshan, Wang, ao procurador de Macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a António José que fora agredido
title_sort ofício do magistrado substituto do distrito de xiangshan, wang, ao procurador de macau, a mandar apressar a medicação a antónio josé que fora agredido
topic Administrative Practices
Arquivo de Marinha e Ultramar
Chinese Customs
Colonial Governance
Commander Huang
Conselho Macau Seal
Edict
Emergency Medical Provision
Incomprehensible Section
Macau
Non-European Individuals
Portuguese Macau administration
Qianlong reign
Qing Imperial Edict
Red Seal
Reporting Delays
Sino-Portuguese administrative relations
topic_autocomplete Administrative Practices
Arquivo de Marinha e Ultramar
Chinese Customs
Colonial Governance
Commander Huang
Conselho Macau Seal
Edict
Emergency Medical Provision
Incomprehensible Section
Macau
Non-European Individuals
Portuguese Macau administration
Qianlong reign
Qing Imperial Edict
Red Seal
Reporting Delays
Sino-Portuguese administrative relations
topic_facet Administrative Practices
Arquivo de Marinha e Ultramar
Chinese Customs
Colonial Governance
Commander Huang
Conselho Macau Seal
Edict
Emergency Medical Provision
Incomprehensible Section
Macau
Non-European Individuals
Portuguese Macau administration
Qianlong reign
Qing Imperial Edict
Red Seal
Reporting Delays
Sino-Portuguese administrative relations
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