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Transcript letter, 9 Jul 1842. Written by Lt Col Thomas Stephens, 5th Regiment of Foot (Northumberland Fusiliers) to his wife Eleanor in Calcutta. Describes the weather which is affecting the ship's ability to travel to the Yantze Khan river. Also advises his wife to leave Calcutta and move back to England before the summer ends. Associated with 1st China War (1839-1842). Stephens survived the battle of Shing Kun Foo, but died a few days later, possibly from cholera.

Shing Kun Foo, Battle of, 1842 (1st China War 1840-1842)