Letter 76

Acknowledging Z/35 and Z/36 of 27 and 29 Jun. Is most interested in Hart's account of Peking conditions when Wade left and is sure Hart will get matters straight. British public have no knowledge of situation and a war with China would be unpopular. 'Alpha' and 'Beta' still held up at Aden.


Order number: PP MS 67, Sir Robert Hart, Box 5
Date(s) of creation: 1 Sep 1876
Level: Item
Format: Archive           

Order number: PP MS 67, Sir Robert Hart, Box 5
Summary: Acknowledging Z/35 and Z/36 of 27 and 29 Jun. Is most interested in Hart's account of Peking conditions when Wade left and is sure Hart will get matters straight. British public have no knowledge of situation and a war with China would be unpopular. 'Alpha' and 'Beta' still held up at Aden.
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 30
Format: Archive