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Photostatic copy of FO 232/3, with FO 682/2457 references inserted
Catalogue reference: FO 682/2458
Date: [1843-1921]
Photostatic copy of FO 232/3, with FO 682/2457 references inserted
Piece
Ho Kuei-ch'ing to Bruce. Those responsible for killing Briton and wounding others...
Catalogue reference: FO 682/1992/36
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This record is about the Ho Kuei-ch'ing to Bruce. Those responsible for killing Briton and wounding others... dating from 1859 Sep 26/HF 9 09 01 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 682/1992/36
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1859 Sep 26/HF 9 09 01
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Description (What the record is about)
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Ho Kuei-ch'ing to Bruce. Those responsible for killing Briton and wounding others have been captured but he cannot execute them summarily because according to Chinese law, execution for murder may be authorised only by Emperor; others will be punished according to seriousness of wounds they have caused. All offenders will, according to Chinese law, be transported to provincial seat for trial.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- 7 pages
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- F.O. 682/458/7
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- Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- Chinese
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- Additional safe handling procedures are in place. This record must be ordered in advance. We are aware of the existence of some duplicate descriptions which make the identification and production of these records (in Chinese) difficult.
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Foreign Office: Chinese Secretary's Office, Various Embassies and Consulates, China:...
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