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back to Nankin which is now in their possession where ever they went they destroyed the idols instituted the observance of the Sabbath.  Taught that [[blank]] was the true God -- that he had sent his son into the world to die for man & other Bible doctrine but possessed very little of the spirit of Christianity. Brutally murdering all who opposed them, sparing neither woman nor children.
   Bread he said was never made in China wheat although made into flour, was eaten in the form of pastry. 
   He said he had seen the great Wall. It was commenced about 400 years before Christ; by an Emperor, who destroyed all records of his predecessors, in order that he might be considered the first reigning monarch. The wall near the sea side is as much as 40 feet in height. 

April 26th
The Seventh Regiment arrived yesterday. They were greeted with enthusiastic shouts as they marched up the avenue.

May 5th 

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