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Elliot's proclamation to maritime provinces. Hong Kong is free port. All traders...

Catalogue reference: FO 682/1974/65

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This record is about the Elliot's proclamation to maritime provinces. Hong Kong is free port. All traders... dating from 1841 Jun 7/TK 21 04 18 in the series Foreign Office: Chinese Secretary's Office, Various Embassies and Consulates, China:.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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FO 682/1974/65

Date

1841 Jun 7/TK 21 04 18

Description

Elliot's proclamation to maritime provinces. Hong Kong is free port. All traders will be protected. Chinese ports will be blockaded if Chinese government prevents subjects from trading with Hong Kong. Anyone with information about pirates will be rewarded.

Note

4 pages

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

F.O. 682/915

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Public Record(s)

Language

Chinese

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International
Trade and commerce
Asia
Piracy and privateering
Administrative / biographical background

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