Letter from Harry Parkes, 1864
Scope and Contents
'Pa ling-shih shen fu': a copy of a reply from Consul Harry Parkes to a letter from Governor Li Hung-chang of 23 May 1864, emphasising the contribution of the Ever-Victorious Army to the battles to recover the cities and counties of Kiangsu and Chekiang provinces, and urging Li to conform with the 'Agreement regarding the Ever-Victorious Army' to not order the Army to go beyond the circumference of 100 li of Shanghai to fight. The letter is dated the 3rd year, 4th month, 27th day of Tongzhi's reign (1 June 1864).
Dates
- Creation: 1864
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
Subject
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