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28 May 1842

On 28 May 1842, China, Chapu. Troops left Chapu and arrived at Wusung on 12 June. The Regiment 49th reached Shanghai and captured the town without resistance, the whole force returning to Wusung on 23 June. On 25 June Major-General Bartley took command of the 49th