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China. 'Copy of a plan of the Neighbourhood of Shanghai which accompanied Gen Staveley's...

Catalogue reference: WO 78/990/1/5

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WO 78/990/1/5
Date
1862
Description

China. 'Copy of a plan of the Neighbourhood of Shanghai which accompanied Gen Staveley's despatch of the 25th April 1862': map showing engagements between British and Chinese forces, with dates. Reference notes on the campaign. Scale: 1 inch to about 6.5 miles. Compass indicator. (Signed): Captain Maule, 3 May 1862; this copy dated 26 July 1862.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
China/Battles, Sieges & Warlike Operations/23
Former reference
MR 153 (4); WO 38/20/4
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Dimensions
34.5 cm x 33.5 cm
Physical condition
MS, coloured
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9448267/

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