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Bruce to Ho Kuei-ch'ing. On 16 Dec 1859 Royal Navy went to rescue of 130 Chinese...

Catalogue reference: FO 682/1993/2

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FO 682/1993/2

Date

1860 Jan 10/HF 9 12 18

Description

Bruce to Ho Kuei-ch'ing. On 16 Dec 1859 Royal Navy went to rescue of 130 Chinese junks surrounded by pirates near Foochow. On return journey, dispersed five Kwangtung pirate ships. This is in sharp contrast to Chinese failure to take action.

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8 pages

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

F.O. 682/392/2

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International
Asia
Piracy and privateering
Navy
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