Letter

Liu Sanyang of Anxi Protectorate

Issued on the 20th day of the 5th month, Year 15 of the Dali era By Chen Zhong, Chief of Qingquan Station

Be it known: Liu Sanyang, stablemaster of Qingquan Station, is tasked with transporting a burlap sack to Chang'an. He also carries the effects of Courier Chen Zhong, who is gravely wounded and unable to travel. This document certifies that Liu is a commoner, not a deserter or traitorous official. All checkpoints are ordered to grant him passage without delay upon verification.