Proclamation to Nanking, Jan. 1861
Scope and Contents
A transcript of the proclamation to the people of Nanking by Tsan Wang (Adviser King) Meng [Shih-yung], Kan Wang (Shield King) Hung [Hong Rengan] and Chang Wang Lin [Shao-chang] of an imperial edict ordering the resumption of commerce and for garrison troops to open up the wasteland for the growing of grain in the rural area of Nanking, including the arrangements, dated the 10th year, 12th month of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom period (January 1861). The document includes a short English note about places near Nanking.
Dates
- Creation: Jan. 1861
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parkes, Sir Harry Smith, 1828-1885 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
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Extent
3 sheet(s) (3 sheets)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
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