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Reference code
Add. MS a/201/63
Title
Letter from John Bowring
Date(s)
- 27 June 1855 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
3 pp
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Scope and content
Shanghai - An application has been made to JB for him to help translate WW's Treatise on Mechanics into Chinese. He personally could not comply with their wishes but recognises the need to enlighten the Chinese mind. JB has asked Mr Edkins - 'one of the… read more