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Imperial Decree: Appoint Lin Zexu as an imperial commissioner to lead Guangdong Navy and suppress opium trade

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The Opium War Museum

The Opium War Museum
Dongguan, China

Memorial to the Qing Court to appoint Lin Zexu as an imperial commissioner to lead the Guangdong Navy and suppress the opium trade. Dated 18th year, 11th month and 15th day of the Daoguang emperor's reign (1820-1850).

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  • Title: Imperial Decree: Appoint Lin Zexu as an imperial commissioner to lead Guangdong Navy and suppress opium trade
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Physical Location: Humen, Guangdong Province, China
  • Provenance: Opium War Museum Collection
  • Type: image
The Opium War Museum

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