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22 items (numbered 1-22): maps and sketches of military operations in China. Detailed...
Catalogue reference: WO 78/990/1
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This record is about the 22 items (numbered 1-22): maps and sketches of military operations in China. Detailed... dating from 1841-1900 in the series War Office and predecessors: Maps and Plans. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- WO 78/990/1
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1841-1900
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Description (What the record is about)
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22 items (numbered 1-22): maps and sketches of military operations in China. Detailed descriptions are given at item level.
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Related material (A cross-reference to other related records)
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For items numbered 23-31, 32-33 and 34, see respectively WO 78/990/3 WO 78/990/4 WO 78/990/2
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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)
- MR 153; WO 38/20
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3269928/
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Series information
WO 78
War Office and predecessors: Maps and Plans
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