Correspondence Respecting Affairs in China, 1860-1869
Scope and Contents
A pamphlet containing two papers, 32 folios (sewn together): 'Correspondence Respecting Affairs in China' (London 1860) (including part of the correspondence and enclosures found in 'Correspondence Respecting Affairs in China', London, 1860, Command Paper-Accounts and Papers, 2618), 24 folios, and 'Correspondence Relative to Affairs in China. (Sir Michael Seymour.)' (London 1860) (Command Paper-Accounts and Papers (94)), 8 folios. There is also a separate copy of the second paper, 1 pamphlet (8 folios sewn together), and a manuscript précis by T.R.H. McClatchie of House of Lords correspondence respecting affairs in China, in the form a table of contents and narrative, 10 December 1869, 4 bifolios.
Dates
- Creation: 1860-1869
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parkes, Sir Harry Smith, 1828-1885 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
2 pamphlet(s) (2 pamphlets)
4 item(s) (4 bifolios)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, but the front cover of the first pamphlet is torn.
Subject
Repository Details
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