The book From Tientsin to Peking With the Allied Forces was written by author Brown, Frederick, 1860- Here you can read free online of From Tientsin to Peking With the Allied Forces book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is From Tientsin to Peking With the Allied Forces a good or bad book?
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4,000 Eussians, with 16 guns. 3,000 British, with 12 guns. 2,000 Americans, with 6 guns. 800 French, with 12 guns. 300 Germans and Italians. This decision was no surprise to us who knew that preparations were nearing completion, though these preparations had assumed importance to myself only since 20th July, when I was requested to join the staff of the Intelligence Department. Probably the reasons for my appointment were— first, my long residence in and intimate knowledge of this part of China... ; second, my having found valuable papers in the Viceroy's yamen; third, Mr. Kinder, K.C.M.G., and others having strongly recommended me for the post. It had been suggested that a consular or government official should be appointed, and my selection was a THE ADVANCE 59 great surprise to me, and for family reasons I preferred not to go. To overcome my scruples, I was offered liberal pay ; but, after thought and prayer, I informed General Gaselee that " If I go to Peking, it will be for Alii. LOH-CHI-MIKG.
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