1. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/2/38
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/2/38
- Title:
- No. 38: Letter from Mr Sidney Herbert
- Scope & Content:
- He has written in answer to Canning's letter about the increase of the force for China. Before the affair of the Peiho the force was to consist of 10,000 men. Now the force is about 20,000. The expense is frightening. Hopes the commanders will not become too ambitious and take Pekin [Peking]. Th...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 3 May 1860
- Extent:
- 1 item