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P.A. Crush

To the Chinese general commanding troops at Tongshan during the Boxer troubles

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Letter

Envelope

Imperial Railways of North China

Chinese Army

Claude William Kinder

June 17th 1900 To the General in Command at Tongshan Dear Sir, Owing to the Taku Forts having fired on British ships at that Port, it is evident that some of the Imperial troops have joined the rebels and are no longer to be trusted. The office in command of detachment of English sailors has therefore ordered all foreigners to leave Tongshan so as to prevent any further complication or dispute. I am of the opinion his action is correct as the Works cannot be kept going owing to the men refusing to attend, which the Colliery must soon cease working as line to Tongku has been cut by rebel [feels] at Pei Tang. I am therefore most reluctantly compelled to abandon the works here and beg to hand them over to you together with all property attached all of which is left in good order for which the Imperial Chinese Government will be held responsible I beg to thank you for the kind attention and protection and hope that in a short time we shall be able to return and find all in good order under your valued supervision, when I can assure you your services will be most gratefully acknowledged. I beg to remain [dear Sir] Yours very truly C. W. Kinder

1900.06.17

P.A.Crush & C.W.Kinder