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Letter from K. R. Gilbert of The Newcommen Society asking for information on 'a letter from the Emperor of China in about 1840 to the British Government replying to the British demand to re-open Chinese harbours..' and copy of reply from Victor Purcell, 1963-02-28 - 1963-03-04

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/31/1/20

Scope and Contents

Joseph Needham forwarded the letter to Purcell 'as this enquiry falls within my particular province'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1963-02-28 - 1963-03-04

Extent

4 sheet(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Gilbert, K.R.; Purcell, Victor

Finding aid date

2005-03-09 14:08:50+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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