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cover 1842 (3 Sept.) E.L. from "Blenheim Beach Whompooa China" to London, then re-addressed, showing framed "FORWARDED/BY/REMINGTON & CO." cachet on face, together with manuscript "Via Bombay & Overland Mail"; fascinating contents, written by a surgeon including a description of his eventful journey to China, together with a description of local people and conditions, illustrated with a small pen and ink drawing of a lady. Photo

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cover 1842 (3 Sept.) E.L. from "Blenheim Beach Whompooa China" to London, then re-addressed, showing framed "FORWARDED/BY/REMINGTON & CO." cachet on face, together with manuscript "Via Bombay & Overland Mail"; fascinating contents, written by a surgeon including a description of his eventful journey to China, together with a description of local people and conditions, illustrated with a small pen and ink drawing of a lady. Photo

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