Letter from Hung Jen-kan, 1860
Scope and Contents
A copy of a letter from Hung Jen-kan [Hong Rengan] to Li Ya-ke [James Legge] and Kan Tzu-shih [John Chalmers], dated the 10th year, 10th month, 17th day of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom period (26 November 1860), with a drawing of Hung's official seal and a drawing of an envelope including the Chinese notes 'This is the front.' and 'This is the back.'
Dates
- Creation: 1860
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parkes, Sir Harry Smith, 1828-1885 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
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Extent
2 sheet(s) (2 sheets)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
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