(CHINA) FIRST OPIUM WAR
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(CHINA) FIRST OPIUM WAR WILLIAM PARKER (1781-1866) British naval commander; retired as Admiral of the Fleet (1863). As Vice Admiral he captured Amoy Ningpo and other ports bringing the 1st Opium War to an end (1842). A.L.S. ""W. Parker"" 2pp. 8vo. Taylor House Landing Sep. 11 1853. In part: ""…I am very sorry to have missed seeing you…I thank you very much for your kind invitation but am unfortunately obliged to proceed early in the day…I must therefore hope to be more successful in renewing my acquaintance at some future opportunity…"".
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