Goon Gau, a Chinaman being sworn according to a Chinese made faith

I knew a Chinaman named Ah Man. I saw him about a week ago last Saturday. He was at Col. L [illegible]’s Fishing. I saw his body today in a canoe near Lewis Stables, he was working for English [?]. He had, I was told Eight dollars in his pocket on the day I saw him lent a five[?]. He was drowned the day I last saw him alive. I promised to give ten dollars to any one who would find the body.

Taken on oath & acknowledged on this 1st day of August A.D. 1877 before me C.N. Trew

Goon Gau