Papers re the war in Tongking, Feb. 1885
Scope and Contents
A sheet containing three items in French in Parkes' hand: a copy of a telegram from 'Sylvestre', Hanoi, to 'Gouverneur Saigon' (Charles Thomson?), 13 February 1885; a copy of a message from Louis Brière de l'Isle, Langson, to an unidentified recipient, 13 February [1885], apparently transmitted as a telegram (to Thomson?) from Hanoi, 15 February 1885, and a note concerning Enomoto Takeaki in Peking (possibly copied from a further telegram). There is also a cutting from the 'Daily Press', Hong Kong, 17 February 1885, including telegrams and editorial commentary concerning military operations in Tongking.
Dates
- Creation: Feb. 1885
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parkes, Sir Harry Smith, 1828-1885 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 folios)
Language of Materials
English
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