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I-li-pu to Pottinger. Was on his way to Canton when he heard of massacre in Taiwan...

Catalogue reference: FO 682/1975/181

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This record is about the I-li-pu to Pottinger. Was on his way to Canton when he heard of massacre in Taiwan... dating from 1842 Dec 28/TK 22 11 27 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 682/1975/181
Date
1842 Dec 28/TK 22 11 27
Description

I-li-pu to Pottinger. Was on his way to Canton when he heard of massacre in Taiwan and reported it to Emperor.

Note
9 pages
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
F.O. 682/930
Legal status
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Chinese
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International
Asia
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