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China: Zhili (or Chih-li; now Hebei province). 'Sketch of the country adjoining the...

Catalogue reference: WO 78/990/2/23

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Reference
WO 78/990/2/23
Date
1860
Description

China: Zhili (or Chih-li; now Hebei province). 'Sketch of the country adjoining the Taku Forts showing the advance of the Allied forces and operations form 1st to 21st August 1860': copy of a map of the environs of Xinhe, Beitang, Tanggu and Dagu (all now part of Tianjin). Reference tables to batteries, and to troop movements. Scale: 2 inches to 1 mile. Compass indicator. Originally enclosed in a letter from Lieutenant Colonel G F Mann, Royal Engineers, 25 August 1860; this letter is not filed with the map.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
China/Battles, Sieges & Warlike Operations/14
Former reference
MR 153 (22); WO 38/20/22
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Dimensions
53 cm x 60 cm
Map scale
1:31680
Physical condition
MS, coloured
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9448285/

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