reluctant and would not approach the body of the deceased on Saturday evening when requested to assist in putting the body in a box

The other two chinamen were perfectly willing to assist but Ah Seong would not assist and remained outside at the gate until the other chinamen put the body of Ah Soy in the box or coffin and nailed it up - We then returned to Hope

William Yates

Taken upon oath and acknowledged this twenty fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight four before me

James Wardle Deputy Coroner