Letter from the Prince Regent to the Emperor of China, 1816. Creator: Unknown.
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Letter from the Prince Regent to the Emperor of China, 1816. This ornamental letter of credence, dated 19th January 1816, introduces the embassy of Lord Amherst to the Chinese Emperor, an unsuccessful attempt to try to open China up to trade with Britain.
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Creator
- Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
- King George IV: British: King of Great Britain
- King George III: German; English: King of Great Britain
- Chia Ch'ing: Chinese, Manchu: Emperor
- William Pitt Amherst: British: Diplomatist, statesman
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4456x3919
File Size : 51,162kb
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- Shelfmark ID: Eur.F.140 Folio No: 43B
- 1280000821
- 3-057-305
- 3057305
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