(CHINA) BRITISH FORCES AT CHUSAN
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(CHINA) BRITISH FORCES AT CHUSAN Interesting D.S. 2pp. oblong folio Chusan Island July 9 1860 entitled ""Weekly State of the Garrison of Chusan under the command of Major C. Blamire."" Signed at bottom by Major Blamire and Captain Gaynor of the 99th Regiment. An administrative record of the composition of British and Indian troops in the garrison including a list of the officers. Chusan Island was first captured by British forces in China in July 1840 during the First Opium War. The 99th Regiment took part in the sacking of Peking in September 1860. Light toning at top of document otherwise very good condition.
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