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Personal Narrative of Our First Minister to China
John E Ward recalls his mission as United States envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to China. He describes treatment by British and French officials, initial obstacles at Shanghai, the Pei Ho exchange dispute, and the landing at the Ta-Ho river operations where American marines aided by Tattnall's squadron engaged Chinese defenses near Peking. Ward outlines negotiations with Shanghai commissioners and with the governor general, noting Bruce and Bourbillon's positions and distilling the era’s diplomatic tensions. He also cites correspondence from Lord Lyons and the British minister praising Ward and his associates for their conduct during the China mission.
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