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War fears and fleet movements from Amoy to Hong Kong
Amoy reports list Mr. Morgan and Mr. Swinhoe among officials and interpreters, with extensive commentary on the coming conflict. Dispatches describe Allied troop formations, naval transports, and preparations around Hong Kong, Canton, and Shanghai as tensions rise over treaties and 1859 events.
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Amoy
Morgan
Swinhoe
Hughes
Ningpo
Gibson
Davenport
England
People of
Bruce
China
Europe
Lord Elgin
Hong Kong
Havoc
Hardy
Grasshopper
Flamer
87Th Royal Irish
Singapore
Dragoon Guards
44Th
19Th
Sir 2
Napier
Kintang
Chusan
87Th
3Rd Buffs
Canton
Kowloong
60Th Rifles
Stanley
1St
Royals
Kow Loong
Shanghai
Peiho
India
McCleverty
Imperatrire
Suez
Armstrong
Weasel
Bouncer
Batavia