1878/26 Tai Chong et al. vs. Maguire – non-payment of head tax due under Chinese Tax Act of 1878
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An Order has just been made restraining you from selling the goods seized by you the said John Maguire for Chinese Taxes. The Order is now being drawn up and will be served on you as soon as possible.
I give you notice of the order and inform you (and each of you) that if you proceed further with a (in the) sale an application will be made to commit you for contempt. The Order is made in each case of trespass commenced against you the said John Maguire. Dated the 23rd day of September 1848.
To John Maguire and his agents.
Robt. E. Jackson. Attorney for Plantiffs in Trespass Cases.