Chim - Riangfoo, Captured, mounted on the Walls of Return of Ordnance 21 July 1842.
A. to I with plans - Nankin 35 Myberd, British Cantonment before Nankin, August 21st 1842, It has pleased Almighty God to give Her Majesty's arms complete success, and compelled the Emperor of China to acknowledge the claims of Great Britain and by an edict commanded the Viceroys to enter into a treaty of peace dictated by the English. This event was hailed with extreme joy by foreigners.
The display of our military and Naval force, the hoisting of the British colours in the country – the interruption of all commercial intercourse by the Imperial canals - the fall, within a few hours after our landing, of Chin-Kiang - the conquest, and, from its position, of the most important cities in China – and the investment by a British force of the ancient capital of this Empire, have, by the blessing of Divine Providence, effecting results of no less importance to the world.
The Right Honorable Lord Stanley, Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies...
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