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Letter from the Prince Regent to the Emperor of China, 1816. Creator: Unknown.

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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  1. King George IV: British: King of Great BritainSearch Wikipedia for King George IV
  2. King George III: German; English: King of Great BritainSearch Wikipedia for King George III
  3. Chia Ch'ing: Chinese, Manchu: EmperorSearch Wikipedia for Chia Ch'ing
  4. William Pitt Amherst: British: Diplomatist, statesmanSearch Wikipedia for William Pitt Amherst
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  1. Shelfmark ID: Eur.F.140 Folio No: 43B
  1. 1280000821
  1. 3-057-305
  1. 3057305
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