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Saturday 29 August 2015

Rumours claimed British packets transporting French troops towards China according to the Dutch newspaper De Tijd dated 6 October 1859

An item dated Paris, France 3rd reported that the preparations for the China-expedition in the French harbours was continued. According to rumours was the intention to sent in stead of regular troops three new regiments Zouaves totally numbering 15.000 men to sent from Marseille, France towards Alexandria, Egypt to be embarked at Suez, Egypt on British packets which would transport hem to China. The war stores were to be loaded at Best, France or Cherbourg, France on board of armed frigates. French sailors seemed however not to be really enthusiastic.