Despatches from Sir Frederick Bruce and Lord Elgin, 1858
Scope and Contents
A copy of a despatch from Sir Frederick Bruce, Hong Kong, to Parkes, 26 February 1858, with a copy of a despatch from James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, 'H.M.S. Furious Gulf of Pechili', to Parkes, 15 May 1858.
Dates
- Creation: 1858
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parkes, Sir Harry Smith, 1828-1885 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio)
1 item(s) (1 bifolio)
Language of Materials
English
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