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Pottinger to Ch'i Kung. Thanks for compensation of $314, 077.75. Only $67,399.25...
Catalogue reference: FO 682/1976/81
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This record is about the Pottinger to Ch'i Kung. Thanks for compensation of $314, 077.75. Only $67,399.25... dating from 1843 Jun 1/TK 23 05 04 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 682/1976/81
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1843 Jun 1/TK 23 05 04
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Description (What the record is about)
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Pottinger to Ch'i Kung. Thanks for compensation of $314, 077.75. Only $67,399.25 is due to British merchants; rest is due to U.S. merchants and should be claimed by them through their own officials. Encl. Receipt for $67,399.25. 1 Jun 1843.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- F.O. 682/969A F.O. 682/969B
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- Chinese
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- International
- Trade and commerce
- Asia
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