United States of America Territory of Washington } ss.
To the Honorable Court of the Third Judicial District of Washington Territory.
Holding Terms in Seattle Co of King W.T. Greeting;
In reply to the command contained in the writtin "writ" of Habeas Corpus, I have to say that the the within named Yu Gum and Yu Hung were placed in my official custody on the 7th day of May 1886 on an "order" made by and delivered to me by Eben Smith Esq United State Commissioner for the 3rd Judicial District of Washington Territory.
The said "Order" after reciting that it has been considered and adjudged that the said Yu Gum and Yu Hung are Chinese laborers unlawfully in the United States. Directs me the said Charles Henry as U.S. Marshall for W.T. to return the said Yu GUm and Yu Hung to British Columbia from where they came all of which will more fully appear by the attached copies of the orders referenced whereto is hereby made.
Respectfully submitted by
By Charles Henry the said Deputy U.S. Marshall
