Papers on relations between Chinese and foreigners, May 1831-Nov. 1831
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence and memoranda regarding relations between foreigners and the Chinese authorities around Lintin and Canton. The documents include reference to Herbert Magniac; Howqua; Luychow; Tao kuang; Denmark; diplomacy; and opium. 'From Hoppo Chung against ships remaining at Lintin - dated May 6th, recd 9th, 1831.' 'Order from Governor Le, with respect to Mrs Kierulf's coming to Canton.- Dated at Luychow, May 16th recd at Canton, June 5th 1831.' 'Paper received by express on July 24, 1831 by Choo acting Governor of Canton, directed against the introduction of opium.' 'Letter from the Hong Merchants Dated August 2nd 1831 addressed to Mr [William] Jardine.' 'Order from Choo... to the Hong Merchants,- concerning the homicide committed at Lintin, on the 15th March, current - Dated 1st August 1831.' 'Note from the Hong Merchants dated Aug[ust] 16 - Recd 18 - 1831. Lintin Homicide.' 'Note from the Hong Merchants, communicating the Hoppo's order, concerning the Lintin homicide - Dated 7th August 1831.' 'From... Choo concerning the Lintin Homicide, dated Sepr 9th recd at Macao the 13th 1831.' 'Evidence of the Pilots concerning the Lintin Homicide.' 'An order from Choo... and Fooyuen concerning the Lintin Homicide... Dated 5th recd 7th Novr [1831].' A list of accused.
Dates
- Creation: May 1831-Nov. 1831
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
11 item(s) (11 items)
Language of Materials
English
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