Memorandum on Treaty of Nanking violations, circa 1856
Scope and Contents
An undated and possibly incomplete memorandum by Charles Winchester concerning violations of the Treaty of Nanking by China, listing incidents and correspondence between 24 October 1843 and 5 July 1856, mostly 1844-1848, 20 folios and 1 bifolio. There is also a covering sheet labelled 'Memo by Winchester to illustrate violations of Treaty by China' and 'Old state of things at Canton', including other notes in Parkes' hand.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1856
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parkes, Sir Harry Smith, 1828-1885 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
20 folio(s) (20 folios)
2 item(s) (2 bifolios)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
Repository Details
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