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Ch'i-ying, newly appointed G. G. of Liang-Kwang, to local authorities along the route...
Catalogue reference: FO 931/487
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This record is about the Ch'i-ying, newly appointed G. G. of Liang-Kwang, to local authorities along the route... dating from 1844 Apr 16 in the series Kwangtung Provincial Archives: Documents of the Chinese Administration in Kwangtung. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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FO 931/487
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Date (When the record was created)
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1844 Apr 16
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Description (What the record is about)
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Ch'i-ying, newly appointed G. G. of Liang-Kwang, to local authorities along the route from Nanking to Canton instructing them that traveling facilities should be provided in good time but customary fees, extravagant welcoming ceremonies or banquets are not allowed; unless absolutely necessary, no interview with local officials en route is to be granted. 1 f.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former reference (Former reference given to the record)
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F.O. 682/279 A/5 (30)
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Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
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Chinese
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Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- International
- Trade and commerce
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Kwangtung Provincial Archives: Documents of the Chinese Administration in Kwangtung
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Kwangtung Provincial Archives: Documents of the Chinese Administration in Kwangtung
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