Despatch from Pi, 1859
Scope and Contents
A despatch from Pi, Acting Governor of Kwangtung, to Martineau, the French Secretary of Chinese Affairs, regarding a local legal case between the Christian Chinese Mai Yü-shu and the non-Christian Chinese Liang Lo-ch'in in Hai-k’ang hsien, Lei-chou fu (Leizhow prefecture), dated the 9th year, 5th month, 2nd day of Xianfeng's reign (2 June 1859). The document includes an English note describing its contents, including that it was translated by 'H.S.P.' [Harry Smith Parkes].
Dates
- Creation: 1859
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parkes, Sir Harry Smith, 1828-1885 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
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Extent
1 sheet(s) (1 sheet)
Language of Materials
English
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