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Hong Kong & Treaty Ports, Opium War continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1703 image1857 a lithography showing “The War in China - Attack on the Banterer’s Boat in Sai Lau Creek, Canton River.” Historical. 45 x 34 cm.

1857年英軍在珠江一帶作戰之版畫印刷品。極具歷史意義。45 x 34 厘米。(Image 1) (All Images)


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1704 image1858 (24 Jul) The Illustrated London News p.89-92. With a map of China. Please note tht it only includes China Proper. (size 54 x 80cm).

1858.7.24《The Illustrated London News》第89至92頁。印有中國地圖。54 x 80厘米。(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1705 image1858 (6 Nov) The Illustrated London News p.309 and 310. With image of “Progression of the Plenipotentiaries and Ceremony of Signing the Treaty of Tientsin”. Historical. (size 27 x 40cm).

1858.11.6 《The Illustrated London News》第309及310頁。第309頁印有英方使團對席簽署《天津條約》之場景。極具歷史意義。27 x 40厘米。(Image 1) (All Images)


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1706 image1859 a lithography showing “The rebels, or Taipings, at Nankin opening fire upon the ‘Lee’ gun-boat”. Historical. 44 x 33 cm.

1859年太平軍在南京向李鴻章水師開火之版畫印刷品。極具歷史意義。45 x 34 厘米。(Image 1) (All Images)


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1707 image1860 (22 Dec) The Illustrated London News p.583 and 584. With image of “The King’s Dragoon Guards with the Tartar Cavalry in the Engagement near Pekin of the 21st of September. From a Sketch by our Special Artist in China”. Historical. (size 27 x 40cm).

1862.12.22 《The Illustrated London News》第583及584頁。第583頁印有英軍於北京城附近與清軍騎兵交戰的圖像， 原圖出自當時的隨軍畫家。極具歷史意義。27 x 40厘米。(Image 1) (Image 2)

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1709 image1870 (28 May) The Illustrated London News p.551 and 552 which shows the image of “Scene of the Upper Yang-Tze-Kiang, China”. (size 27 x 40cm).

1870.5.28 《The Illustrated London News》第551及552頁。第552頁印有長江上游風光。27 x 40厘米。(Image 1) (Image 2)

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1710 image1880 (21 Feb) a page of the Illustrated London News, showing image of Pagoda Anchorage. (size 27 x 40cm).

1880.2.21 《The Illustrated London News》一頁，印有羅星塔風光。(Image 1) (Image 2)

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1711 image1836 (29 Jun) Philadelphia, U.S.A. to Canton, China, forwarded by Morrisan Cryder & Co., London The red boxed WETMORE & CO. [花旗滑摩公司住孖英行頭進] in Canton was usually applied in a U.K. based letter. This is indeed rare to see such Chinese Forwarder agent stamp appeared in a letter sent from Philadelphia, U.SA. to Canton. And even good is the letter is forwarded by “Morrisan Cryder & Co. London” forwarding agent. An early use of forwarding agent letter near the beginning of the First Opium War.

1836年6月29日，美國費城寄往中國廣州，經倫敦Morrisan Cryder & Co.轉遞 此信加蓋廣州「花旗滑摩公司住孖英行頭進」紅色方框戳，此類中文轉遞商戳通常見於英國寄出的信件，而此信從美國費城寄出，實屬罕見。更難得的是，信件經倫敦「Morrisan Cryder & Co.」轉遞，為鴉片戰爭初期轉遞商郵件的早期範例。(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1712 image1838 (3 Aug) Macao to Aberdeenshire, Scotland per the Ship of “Earl of Balcarras” for China. From the famous William Leslie correspondence in which the narratives mentioned “…… Sir Frederick , Lady Maitland / the Naval Commander out here for the East Indies / is here in “HMS Wellesley” 74 (guns) with the “Lavina 18 (guns)” & “Aegverin 10 (guns)” – which has enlivened the place a good deal. Sir Frederick was the Captain who took Napoleon in the Bellicophon in June 1815 and is a splendid specimen of a British Admiral of the Nelson School. “2/-” is the unpaid rate charged from Macao to Dover, England, and “ ½ ” is the local charge when arrived at Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This is a forerunner of First Opium War, in which the letter provides a detailed account of British naval and civilian people to flee to Macao, China. All the senior military officers mentioned in this letter were the key commanders to take lead and involve in many battles during the First Opium War. Sir Frederick Maitland was the Rear-Admiral commander of the East Indies and China Station, and died in November 1839. A very good First Opium War letter, full of characters.

1838年8月3日，澳門經「Earl of Balcarras」號船寄往蘇格蘭亞伯丁郡 此信出自著名的William Leslie通信集，內容提及：「……東印度艦隊司令弗雷德里克·梅特蘭爵士及其夫人現駐澳門，座艦為74門炮的『HMS Wellesley』，另有18門炮的『Lavina』與10門炮的『Aegverin』，為此地增添不少生氣。弗雷德里克爵士曾於1815年6月指揮『Bellicophon』號俘虜拿破崙，乃納爾遜風範的英國海軍上將典範……」 郵資標註「2/-」為澳門至英格蘭多佛的未付費率，「½」為信件抵達蘇格蘭亞伯丁郡後的本地費用。此信為鴉片戰爭前兆，詳述英國軍民撤至澳門的經過，信中提及的高級軍官皆為戰爭期間的關鍵指揮官。弗雷德里克·梅特蘭爵士時任東印度及中國站海軍少將，於1839年11月逝世。此信內容豐富，極具歷史價值。(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1713 imageCanton, dated 14th and 29th August 1838, sent to Frederick Huth &Co London A good example of correcting China mail to the use of “SHIP LETTER” frame instead of “INDIA LETTER” The entire letter was stamped firstly with a step-frame of “INDIA LETTER / PLYMOUTH” and then struck out, crossed over by two step-type frame of “SHIP LETTER / PLYMOUTH”. The rate was marked as “1/7” charged to the recipient at London. Letters from China were sometimes mixed with those from India and thence incorrectly stamped with the frame of “INDIA LETTER”, which was charged at a lower rate of 8d only. This is a very good example of rectifying to a correct Ship Letter mail from China. The letter was also referred to some state of difficulties in the import and trade from Canton, China, partly due to inventory issues and partly because of the tax imposition for as much as 200 to circa 300% to the mass of the people there. Even in 1838, the international has already had tariffs imposition and that not just happened in the trade war between the US and China today!! The letter also mentions the following: “…… Some explanations were made on the part of the Chinese Admiral to Admiral Maitland, which were deemed satisfactory, and the (British) ships of war returned to the station outside ……”

1838年8月14日及29日，廣州寄出致倫敦Frederick Huth & Coz。 此件為中國郵件誤用「INDIA LETTER」戳記後更正為「SHIP LETTER」戳記之佳例 該信函先加蓋「INDIA LETTER / PLYMOUTH」階梯式戳記，後遭劃銷，並覆蓋兩枚「SHIP LETTER / PLYMOUTH」階梯式戳記。郵資標記「1/7」由倫敦收件人支付。中國寄出郵件時常與印度郵件混雜，因而誤蓋僅需支付8便士低資費的「INDIA LETTER」戳記。本件實為更正為正確中國船郵之典範案例。 此信同時提及當時廣州進出口貿易面臨之困境：部分源於庫存問題，部分因當地民眾須承受高達200%至300%的稅賦。即便在1838年，國際貿易關稅壁壘已然存在，非獨今日美中貿易戰之現象！ 信中尚載：「……中國水師提督向梅特蘭提督（Admiral Maitland）作出若干解釋，雙方認可後，（英軍）軍艦已撤回外海駐地 ……」(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1714 image1839 (22 Oct) Early Civil Mail from Hong Kong A very early civilian letter sent from Hong Kong (the earliest recorded is a letter sent on 9 Sept 1839 – Connaught Collection). This is a John Silverlock historic letter sent by an American vessel “Canton Packet” to arrive Chichester via Cowes port in England carrying a legible step-type “SHIP LETTER / COWES” stamp. The letter recorded the British negotiation status with Chinese Government in October 1839 before the outbreak of the First Opium War. The content has the following narratives: “… I have nothing very satisfactory to community as regards our position now and prospect here. Capt. Elliot’s negotiations with the Chinese are not yet brought to a settlement. Neither do I think he will be able to make arrangements for the trade being safely carried on outside the port, the merchants would have to trust too much to the Hong merchants both in the sale of imports and in the quality of the produce received in return. The risk will be too great for any good to be done, should they attempt to conduct the business on the plan proposed… Capt. Elliot is now at Macao and he has sent here to announce his intention of remaining there and advising us to return at convenience. I expect to go over tomorrow (to Macao) and if the Portuguese Governor thinks we may live there in safety all will soon follow….”. This letter suggested to us the tension between the British and Chinese governments at the time, when the British subjects were forbidden to reside in Canton and therefore forced to remove to the nearer Macao temporarily where it was under the Portugal government ruling as a colony. In addition, the British vessels were not allowed to travel around the Canton waters except the American vessels. Therefore, the letter was shipped via “Canton Packet” which was an American steamer. Ex Percival David Collection

1839年10月22日香港寄出之早期民用信件 此為美國船「Canton Packet」經英國考斯港寄至奇切斯特的歷史信件，蓋有清晰「SHIP LETTER / COWES」階梯式戳記，記錄鴉片戰爭爆發前中英談判僵局： 「……目前情勢難言樂觀。義律上尉與中方談判未果，外商於廣州外港貿易之提議風險過高……義律現駐澳門，建議我等酌情返回。若葡澳總督確認安全，眾人將隨行……」 此信反映中英緊張關係：英人被逐出廣州，暫避葡萄牙治下的澳門；僅美國船隻可於珠江水域航行，故信件經美國船轉遞。 [拍賣品來源：珀西瓦爾·大維德爵士珍藏(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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1715 image1840 (17 Jan) Official Public Notice, from Tongkoo to Liverpool Entire letter from Turner & Co at Tongkoo to Messrs John Gladstone & Co Liverpool carried by the “Tapley”, rate “8” in manuscript with step-type “PENZANCE / SHIP LETTER” in black and Liverpool arrival datestamp (4 June); the contents was about a hand-written Official Public Notice. ：【 “The British subject detained by Chinese authorities having been release and delivered upon Her Majesty’s ship under my command. Notice is hereby given that the blockade (to Canton River) notified by me on the 8th inst. (i.e. last month) is rescind …… Given on board etc …… signed H. Smith” 】This is an important document signed by the captain of the HMS Volage at Tongkoo. Ex Mick Goldsmith, June 2016

1840年1月17日信函從駐銅鼓灣的英艦HMS Volage指揮官Henry Smith寄出至英國利物浦 信件由銅鼓灣（Tongkoo）的Turner & Co公司寄往利物浦的John Gladstone & Co，經由「Tapley」號船運送，手寫資費為「8」，並蓋有黑色的階梯式「PENZANCE / SHIP LETTER」戳記，以及利物浦到達日戳（6月4日）；信件內容涉及一份手寫的官方公告，其內容如下：「被中國當局拘留的英國臣民，現已被釋放並交付至由我指揮的英國女王陛下軍艦上。茲公告，於本月八日由本人所宣佈之（珠江口）封鎖令，現予以撤銷……此令於（HMS Volage）艦上發布……簽署：H. Smith」 這是一份重要的文件，由英國皇家海軍艦艇「HMS Volage」艦長 H. Smith 於銅鼓灣簽署。 米克‧高史密斯收藏(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1716 image1840 (19 Mar) Macao to Chichester, England, J. Silverlock correspondence The letter referred to the British military reinforcement during the first few months in 1840 right after the First Battle of Chuenpi in Nov 1839. The letter content stated: “… we are still quietly residing at this place (Macao), and apparently shall continue free from Chinese annoyance till the existing difficulties are settled. By an opium clipper from Calcutta, we have news from England to the 4th November, but no letters for us, ours having unfortunately been sent via Bombay – it appears the Governor General of India is entirely engaged in making preparations for dispatching a force to China. It is to consist of three Steamers, and some men of war from the Indian station, also a military force is now held in readiness at Calcutta for immediate service. There are all to arrive here in May and we are also told by some parties that three ships of the line with their attendant frigates, etc were to be dispatched from England to meet the Indian force in the China seas.” Subsequent to the above, the British forces then formally launched strike to the North of the China after mobilizing its military base in India and Australia completed in May-June 1840. A good letter to have an account of the state of military affairs in early 1840. Ex Perical David Collection

1840年3月19日澳門寄英國奇切斯特，J. Silverlock通信，英軍增援動態之記載 此信記述第一次穿鼻海戰（1839年11月）後數月間英軍調兵動向，內容如下： 「……我等現仍安然居留澳門（Macao），中方似暫未滋擾，料此局面將延續至爭端解決。頃接加爾各答鴉片快船來訊，得聞英國本土截至11月4日之消息，然我等信件因誤經孟買轉遞而未能收訖——據悉，印度總督正全力籌備遣軍來華事宜。此批部隊擬包括三艘蒸汽艦、印度駐地數艘戰艦，以及加爾各答整裝待發之陸軍，預計五月悉數抵華。另有消息稱，英國本土將遣三艘戰列艦及隨行護衛艦等，赴中國海域與印度部隊會師。」此後，英軍於1840年5月至6月間完成自印度及澳洲之軍事調動，旋即正式揮師北犯中國。 此信詳實記錄英軍自印度、澳洲調兵之戰前準備。 [拍賣品來源：珀西瓦爾·大維德爵士珍藏](Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1717 image1840 (23 Jun) a very important printed letter from Dent & Co Macao, in which includes two blockade to Canton official circulars about “PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLOCKADE OF THE RIVER AND PORT OF CANTON”. The printed letter and public circulars are stated as follows: Referring to our Circular of 15th Inst. (i.e. last month), we now beg to send you the following Copy of a notice of Blockade which has just been issued; a portion of the fleet will remain here as a Blockading Squadron; the remainder, with the Troop Ships, are already moving to the northward; and will be followed by the English part of the Expedition on its arrival here …… It is believed that the instructions of the British Government contemplate the occupation of some Island as the future seat of the British Trade, but it is now obvious that a considerable time must elapse before anything can be definitively arranged: the more especially, as we learn by the English April letters, just received, that our Government is determined to insist on indemnification for the loss of properly on the part of the British Merchants, and efficient guarantees for the future; concession, which as we have already stated, there is no reason to expect will be readily made. PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLOCKADE OF THE RIVER AND PORT OF CANTON By [notices] John Gordon Bremer, Knt. C.B.K.C.H., Commodore of the First Class, and Commander in Chief of Her Britannic Majesty’s Ships and Vessels of War, employed and to be employed on the East India Station and Seas adjacent. In pursuance of the Commands of Her Britannic Majesty’s Government, I do hereby give notice that a Blockade of the River and Port of Canton by all its entrances will be established on and after the 28th instant (i.e. the same month in June). Given under my hand on board Her Britannic Majesty’s Ship the Wellesley, in Macao Roads, this Twenty second day of June 1840. J.J. GORDON BREMER By Command of the Commander in Chief. Wm. DYER,– Secretary ============================================== By Sir James John Gordon Bremer, Knt. C.B.K.C.H. Commodore of the First Class, and Commander in Chief of Her Britannic Majesty’s Ships and Vessels employed and to be employed on the East India Station and Seas adjacent. With a view to the convenience of British and other Foreign Merchants Ships resorting to the Coast of China in ignorance of the Blockade of the River and Port of Canton, Notice is hereby given that the Senior Officer off that Station has been instructed to permit them to repair to, and remain at any anchorages in the neighbourhood of the Port, which he may see fit to indicate from time to time. Until further notice, it is to be understood, that the anchorages of rendezvous for such purposes of convenience, are Capsuymoon and Macao Roads. Given under hand on board Her Britannic Majesty’s “ Wellesley ” in Macao Roads, this twenty second day of June, One thousand eight hundred and forty. J.J. GORDON BREMER By Command of the Commander in Chief. Wm. DYER,– Secretary Ex Percival David Collection

1840年6月23日，澳門顛地洋行（Dent & Co.）寄出之重要印刷公函，內附兩份關於「廣州河道及港口封鎖公告」之官方通告。 該印刷公函與公告內容如下： 【公函正文】 「謹參照本月15日（即上月）之通告，現奉上最新發布之封鎖告示抄本。艦隊一部將留駐此處組成封鎖中隊，其餘艦艇連同運兵船已向北移動，待遠征軍英方部隊抵達後將繼續跟進……據信英國政府指令擬佔領某島嶼作為未來貿易基地，然現顯而易見，在最終安排定案前尚需相當時日——尤以我方甫接獲之英國4月來函表明，政府決意堅持要求賠償英商財產損失及獲取有效未來保障，此等讓步誠如前述，實難期待中方輕易允諾。」 【廣州河道及港口封鎖公告（第一號）】 「奉大不列顛及愛爾蘭聯合王國女王陛下政府之命，一等准將兼東印度及鄰近海域皇家海軍總司令約翰·戈登·布雷默爵士（Sir John Gordon Bremer, K.C.B., K.C.H.）特此宣告：自本月28日（即1840年6月）起，廣州河道及港口所有入口將實施封鎖。 1840年6月22日簽署於澳門錨地皇家艦隊『威爾斯利號』 總司令官 約翰·戈登·布雷默 首席秘書 威廉·戴爾 代行」 ============================================== 【廣州河道及港口封鎖公告（第二號）】 「一等准將兼東印度及鄰近海域皇家海軍總司令詹姆斯·約翰·戈登·布雷默爵士（Sir James John Gordon Bremer, K.C.B., K.C.H.）鑒於部分英國及其他外國商船在不知情下駛抵中國沿海，特此通告：該海域資深軍官已獲指示，允許此類船隻駛往並停泊於其指定之港口鄰近錨地。 在另行通知前，便利性集合錨地暫定為金星門與澳門錨地。 1840年6月22日簽署於澳門錨地皇家艦隊『威爾斯利號』 總司令官 約翰·戈登·布雷默 首席秘書 威廉·戴爾 代行」 ============================================== ※ 拍賣品來源出自珀西瓦爾·大維德爵士收藏（Ex Percival David Collection）(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1718 cover image1840 (4 Jul) J. Silverlock Letter Sheet from Macao When the First Opium War broke out, the Royal Navy ships HMS Volage and HMS Hyacinth were the only two stationed in China seas. British forces have decided to mobilize its forces around APAC region mainly including India, Australia and New Zealand in preparation to make aggression into China. This military reinforcement was basically completed in July 1840. The Letter herein provided a very detailed account of the military mobilization actions, stating the following: “The fleet has been considerably increased during the last week, the following is a list of the force now in the Chinese waters – H.M.S. ‘Melville’ 74 guns, Flag Admiral Elliot ‘Wellesley’ 72, ‘Druid’ 44, ‘Blonde’ 42, ‘Alligator’ 28. ‘Conway’28, ‘Volage’ 28, ‘’Alligator’ 28, ‘Conway’28, ‘Larna’ 20, ‘Pylades’ 18, ‘’Hyacinth’ 18, ‘Cruizon’ 16, Algerine’ 10, ‘Rattlesnake’; Troop Ship, H.C. Steamers – ‘Atalanta’, ‘Madagascan’, ‘Enterprise’, ‘Queen’. Troops H.M.’s 18th Royal Irish, 26th Comeronian (Regiment of Foot) & 49th Regiments. Bengal Volunteers 1000 strong, Madras artillery sappeas and miners about a Regiment Colonel Burrull Commissioner of the land forces. In all, Ships 600 guns, 5000 seamen and marines, and 5000 troops exclusion of steamers, thus are doubly manned and each carries a long destructive gun at the bows with one or two others at the steam with artillerymen to work them, the vessels expected and known to have sailed for China are the ‘Blenheim’ 74, ‘Pigus’ 44, ‘Inconstant’ 44. Two Brigs 18 guns each. Steamer ‘Scootris’ expected but uncertain; the Brazil squadron is said to be coming on, also other ships and steamers from England but we have no positive knowledge of these.” A fascinating account of the state of military reinforcement to the preparation of launching large formal attack to China after the outbreak of the First Opium War. Interestingly, you will see the British government is very determined to push it forward by even attempting to mobilize Brazil Squadron to Far East. From the letter content, we may see a strong fleet of major naval H.M.S. and various ground troops coming together to China. Ex Perical David Collection

1840年7月4日澳門，J. Silverlock通信詳盡記載第一次鴉片戰爭爆發時英軍之增援行動 當第一次鴉片戰爭爆發之際，英國皇家海軍僅有”伏爾吉號”（HMS Volage）與”風信子號”（HMS Hyacinth）兩艦駐守中國海域。英軍遂決心調動亞太地區兵力，主要來自印度、澳洲及紐西蘭等地，籌備對華侵略行動。此項軍事增援行動於1840年7月基本完成。本信件對此次軍事調動有極為詳盡之記載，內容如下： 「過去一週艦隊規模顯著擴充，現將中國水域兵力列述如下： 戰列艦：74門炮之’梅爾維爾號’（旗艦，懿律少將座艦）、72門炮’威靈頓號’、44門炮’德魯伊號’、42門炮’布隆德號’護衛艦：28門炮’鱷魚號’、28門炮’康威號’、28門炮’伏爾吉號’、20門炮’拉納號’、18門炮’派拉德斯號’、18門炮’風信子號’、16門炮’克魯伊松號’、10門炮’阿爾及爾人號’及’響尾蛇號’；運兵船與東印度公司蒸汽艦：’阿塔蘭塔號’、’馬達加斯加號’、’企業號’及’女王號’。 陸軍部隊包括： 皇家愛爾蘭第18團、卡梅倫第26步兵團及第49步兵團、孟加拉志願軍千人隊、馬德拉斯工兵團與礦工團（由伯勒爾上校統率之地面部隊專員）。 總計：艦炮600門、海軍及陸戰隊員5000人、陸軍5000人（不含蒸汽艦人員）。各蒸汽艦均配備雙倍人員，艦首裝載長程破壞炮一門，蒸汽機旁另置一至二門，由專業炮手操作。 另已知即將來華之艦艇包括： 74門炮’布倫海姆號’、44門炮’皮格斯號’與’無常號’、雙桅橫帆船兩艘（各18門炮）、蒸汽艦’斯庫提斯號’（尚未確認）； 據傳巴西分艦隊亦將赴遠東，另有多艘英國本土艦艇與蒸汽艦正在途中，惟具體情報尚未掌握。」 從信件內容可見，一支由皇家海軍主力艦艇與多支地面部隊組成的強大遠征軍正集結來華，尤值注意的是，英國政府決心甚堅，甚至嘗試調動巴西分艦隊遠赴東亞。 [拍賣品來源：珀西瓦爾·大維德爵士珍藏](Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1719 image1840 (8 Jul) on board H.M.S. Samarang The entire letter by William Armytage on board H.M.S Samarang to Portsmouth, England; unpaid rated “2/–” in black ink; a postal marking of oval INDIA on the address panel. On the flap with London arrival c.d.s. (OC 1840). After the outbreak of First Opium War in Nov 1839, the British force has actually tken more than six months to ensure adequate forces from other British bases mainly in Asia Pacific to gather together. With such background, the writer expressed his doubt and questions toward the seemingly indecisive military order: “... the Admiral immediately ordered all the freight to be taken out and with all speed take in provisions for eight months … … to proceed direct for China to assist in carrying at the war but yesterday he annulled the order and we have not the slightest idea what he intends to do with us …… The Calliope sailed the day before we arrived from Canton where a strong force are mustering under the command of Admiral Elliot.” Interestingly, the writer also criticized Captain Scott (referred to James Scott who was the Commander of H.M.S Samarang) as a “poor man”. HMS Samarang was a 28-gun, teak, Atholl-class sixth rate of the Royal Navy. 1840年7月8日於H.M.S. Samarang艦上

1840年7月8日於H.M.S. Samarang艦上 威廉·阿米蒂奇於英國皇家海軍”薩瑪朗號”戰艦致英國樸茨茅斯之完整信函。未付郵資標記”2/–”以黑墨書寫，地址欄加蓋橢圓形”INDIA”郵戳，封口處有倫敦到達戳（1840年10月）。 此信反映第一次鴉片戰爭爆發（1839年11月）後，英軍耗時半年調集亞太地區兵力之背景。作者對反覆無常的軍令提出質疑：「...海軍上將突然下令卸載所有貨物，緊急裝載八個月補給...準備直航中國參戰，次日卻撤銷命令，我等完全無法理解其意圖...『卡利歐佩號』於我艦抵達前一日駛離廣州，懿律少將正在該處集結大軍。」值得玩味的是，作者稱艦長詹姆斯·斯科特為「可憐人」。”薩瑪朗號”為皇家海軍28門炮柚木建造的阿索爾級六等艦。(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7)

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1720 image1840 (29 Jul) Macao Letter sent to Yorkshire, England during the beginning of the First Opium War. Boxed handstamp of “INDIA LETTER / SOUTHAMPTON”, carried by vessel Mor., with rate mark of “8” charged 8p to the recipient. The letter mentioned the trade of tea including the export of 29 chests Congo (per ship Harburger) and 14.5 chests TwanKay (per ship Earl Balcarras). Despite some interruptions and trade barriers occurred over the height time of the First Opium War period, the trade and export actually continued at the time. Congo was obviously more expensive than TwanKay. Congo was an anglicized version of the Chinese工夫茶 (gōngfu chá). TwanKay was a type of green tea, which the name is derived from a transliteration of Tunxi (屯溪), a tea-trading town in Anhui province. 8p was a standard rate charged to ship letters from both India and China, and the rate was changed from Jan 1840. Therefore, it explained even the letter sent from Macao, China, it carried an INDIA Ship Letter handstamp.

1840年7月29日澳門寄往英國約克郡信函，加蓋”INDIA LETTER / SOUTHAMPTON”方框戳，經”Mor.”號船運送，收件人支付8便士郵資。內容提及戰爭期間持續的茶葉貿易：29箱工夫茶（“Harburger”號承運）與14.5箱屯溪綠茶（“Earl Balcarras”號承運）。按1840年新郵政費率，中印船郵統一收取8便士，故雖從澳門寄出仍加蓋印度船郵戳記。(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1721 cover image1840 (3 Aug) entire letter from London to Edmund Moubray Lyons on H.M.S Melville, China; sent “Per Marian” and rated “2/–” in pink ink with PAID postmark, originally sent to Bombay, and then redirected to H.M.S. Melville, China via Calcutta, India. On the flap, a legible handwriting of “Received on December 19th, Chuenpee, 1840”. HMS Melville, a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line, was actively engaged in various operations during the First Opium War in 1840. In December of 1840, she was involved in several key actions along China’s coast. HMS Melville was actively patrolling and engaging in operations in the regions surrounding Chuenpee (or, Chuenpi) near Canton and its vicinity during late 1840 and early 1841. The letter was sent by Lyons’ family, counting the good news of his newborn niece. This piece contains a few comments and information about the opium war and geopolitics at the time, providing insights to the family life of a British military officer. Also, the content indicated that the family of Lyons had a close relations with the royal family as the Queen Victoria was going to be the Godmother of the baby who would be also given the name Victoria. Edmund Moubray Lyons was the second son of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons. In 1841, he participated in the Battle of the Bogue and the Battle of Canton. He was promoted to Lieutenant afterward. On 7 January 1841, HMS Melville participated in an operation near Anunghouy, where British and Indian forces, along with naval support, landed to attack and destroy the forts at Chuenpee and Tycocktow. Following this, on 21 January 1841, HMS Melville departed from the Bocca Tigris area for Lantao Island. By 26 February 1841, the ship was engaged in operations near Wangtung, entering the western channel and engaging Chinese batteries. Ex Pecival David

1840年8月3日倫敦致H.M.S. Melville艦埃德蒙·莫布雷·萊昂斯信函 經”瑪麗安號”寄遞，粉紅墨標註”2/–”郵資及”PAID”戳記，原寄孟買後改道印度加爾各答轉遞中國。 封口處清晰手書「1840年12月19日於穿鼻收訖」。74門炮三等戰列艦”梅爾維爾號”於1840年12月在穿鼻附近海域執行任務。此為萊昂斯家族報喜信，透露新生姪女將由維多利亞女王擔任教母並命名為維多利亞。埃德蒙·莫布雷·萊昂斯為埃德蒙·萊昂斯海軍上將次子，1841年參與虎門戰役與廣州戰役後晉升中尉。信中另含鴉片戰爭局勢與地緣政治評述。[來源：珀西瓦爾·大維德爵士珍藏](Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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1722 image840 (20 Aug) Macao An important Silverlock correspondence from Macao – completion of British military reinforcement and launch of intense attack to Qing Dynasty. Towards June end, the British military reinforcement was completed. The British naval force launched an intense bombardment on 5 July and soon occupied Tinghai harbour. British expedition then divided its forces, sending one fleet south to the Pearl River while sending a second fleet north to the Yellow Sea. This letter sheet provides a detailed account of the fleet sent down to the South to fully capture Canton River and the ports near Chuenpi given the strategic value of Pear River Delta to the South gateway to China. The letter content: …… and the departure of the ‘Toutae[NOTE 1]’, the Chief Chinese military officer at this station, at the solicitation of the Governor to Canton for this purpose, his interview with Lin if he had one at all was in its result unfavorable …… the ‘Toutae’ promised to withdraw his troops the Governor having presented to him; if he did not do so, the English forces would be landed. The town was in a state of great excitement, no one knowing what to expect from this gathering together of the Chinese troops. Capt. Smith had been urged by a letter from nearly all the British residents to take forcible towards affecting the release of Mr Stanton, and securing us against such dangers in future. It was very evident he extended to do something on Tuesday night the ‘Druid’, “Hyacinth’, ‘Larne’ and enterprise steamer even all in the Roads, and from the movements next morning it was clear they were preparing to strike a blow, and rumour said the Barrier and its defences were to be destroyed, such proved to be the fact. The ‘Hyacinth’ and ‘Larne’ took up a position in the Bay commanding the Barrier and the embankments; about noon, the commenced battering away and it was long time before the Chinese ceased to return their fire, they had twenty guns mounted and worked them well, the Steamer towed in fourteen boats with troops, marines, and sailors, which were landed in the Chinese side of the Barrier protected by the fire of the Steamer and the sloops of war ……Note 1: In 1840, according to Manchu convention under Qing Dynasty, “Toutae” 都台is an old romanization or phonetics variant to都統or提督, referred to Guan Tianpei (關天培) at the time. Ex Percival David

1840年8月20日澳門蕭發樂重要通信——英軍完成增兵並對清廷發動猛攻六月底，英軍完成兵力增援。英國海軍於7月5日發動猛烈炮擊，迅速佔領定海港。其後遠征軍分兵兩路：一支艦隊南下珠江，另一支北上黃海。本函件詳述南下艦隊如何奪取珠江口及穿鼻附近港口的經過，凸顯珠江三角洲作為中國南大門的戰略價值。 信件內容：「……在總督要求下，當地清軍最高指揮官『都台』[註1]移師廣州，其與林則徐會面（若確有會晤）結果不利……『都台』承諾撤軍，但言明若未履約，英軍將強行登陸。全城氣氛緊張，無人知曉清軍集結意欲何為……」 「史密斯艦長接獲全體英僑聯署信，要求武力解救斯坦頓先生並保障未來安全。週二夜間，『德魯伊號』、『風信子號』、『拉納號』與『企業號』蒸汽艦齊集錨地，翌晨動向已顯露攻擊意圖。傳聞英軍將摧毀橫檔砲台防線，後證屬實。『風信子號』與『拉納號』佔據控制砲台及堤岸的灣區陣位，正午開始炮擊。清軍二十門岸防炮頑強還擊良久，蒸汽艦拖帶十四艘載有陸戰隊及水兵的舢板，在艦炮掩護下於砲台清軍側登陸……」 [註1] 按清朝滿洲慣例，「都台」為「都統」或「提督」之舊式音譯（關天培時任廣東水師提督）。 [來源：珀西瓦爾·大維德爵士珍藏](Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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1723 cover imageNovember 1840, an important First Opium War printed circular regarding the change of Plenipotentiary to China Dated 2nd December 1840 in Macao, this printed circular was sent to London and at the back flap with forwarder agent double-oval mark of “WHITE BARDAS & CO. BOMBAY, 19 Jan 1841”. This letter, in its 7th paragraph, has stated that Admiral George Elliot was relieved of his command and sent back to England due to his heart illness. Admiral George Elliot was then replaced by captain Charles Elliot to succeed him as Plenipotentiary, but captain Elliot was indeed not appreciated for being able to closely follow the directives of Lord Melbourne, the Premier of England. In several months later, Charles Elliot was eventually replaced in 1841 by Sir Henry Pottinger, who became the first governor in Hong Kong. The paragraph mentioned: “On the 29th November, Admiral Elliot resigned his command on the plea of bad health; he has been laboring under palpitation of the heart for months, and allowed all the negotiations with the Chinese to be solely conducted by captain Charles Elliot, who succeeds him as Plenipotentiary, thus virtually doing what Lord Melbourne, the premier of England said in his place in the House of Lords, should not be done, namely, captain Elliot placed in the direction of the expedition. The result all can read as they run – a monsoon lost; 6 months wasted; vast expense incurred; 500 gallant soldiers buried, and the settlement not advanced one step! Not even a promise offered by our cautious enemies, many of whom know well how to baffle captain Elliot. Sir Gordon Bremer succeeds to the command of the expedition, but whether his is Plenipotentiary here or not not, we are left in ignorance. And then the printed circular also recorded a printed letter by George Elliot replied on the HMS Melville to the correspondence of a group of trade union: “In answer to your letter of yesterday, I regret to say, I can only give you an answer to one of your queries, namely, with regard to the truce agreed to at Chusan. It was entered into with the governor-general of that province, and does not extend further. I am perfectly aware, gentlemen, of the state of anxiety the mercantile interests must be in, to know what is likely to take place; and shall take care to give the arliest intimation in my power of anything bearing on such interest, but at present I am myself ignorant of the intentions of the Chinese government, and can therefore only express my hope that your suspense will now be of short duration (Signed) GEORGE ELLIOT / Rear Admiral, and Commander-in-Chief”

1840年11月鴉片戰爭期間英國全權代表更替之重要印刷通告 此通告於1840年12月2日在澳門印製，寄往倫敦，背面加蓋孟買轉遞商「WHITE BARDAS & CO. BOMBAY, 1841年1月19日」雙橢圓戳。 通告第七段記載，海軍少將喬治·懿律（George Elliot）因心臟病卸任返英，由堂弟查理·義律（Charles Elliot）接任全權代表。然查理·義律未能貫徹英國首相墨爾本勳爵之指令，數月後被亨利·璞鼎查爵士（Sir Henry Pottinger）取代，後者成為香港首任總督。 通告節錄： 「11月29日，懿律少將以健康為由辭職。其心疾纏身數月，對華談判全權委予查理·義律。此舉實違墨爾本勳爵之命——義律上尉竟主導遠征軍！結果顯而易見：季風時機盡失、六個月虛耗、鉅額軍費、五百勇士埋骨，而事態毫無進展！敵方深諳如何牽制義律。布雷默爵士接掌軍權，然是否兼任全權代表，我等仍蒙在鼓中。」 通告另附喬治·懿律於「HMS Melville」艦上回覆商團之信： 「關於舟山停戰協定，此僅限於該省總督轄區，不涉他處……本人深知商界焦慮，必儘早通報相關動向，然目前亦不悉中國政府意圖，惟望諸位無須久候。」(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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