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Edward Bangs Drew (1843 - 1924) joined the Chinese Maritime Customs Service in 1864 after earning his BA degree from Harvard. In 1868, Drew was appointed a Commissioner of the Service, a position he held for decades.<br/><br/> During that time he collected photographs that document clothing, customs, and daily life in 19th century China, and of Drew's life and career, including family and social gatherings, public appearances, and events and ceremonies.
The Battle of Ningpo was fought between British and Chinese forces in Ningpo, China, on 10 March 1842 during the First Opium War. The Chinese army was led by the Chinese Emperor's cousin.<br/><br/> The British tricked the Chinese into thinking the city was deserted. The Chinese attackers rushed into the city, only to find mines laid in the streets. The Chinese attackers retreated as a result, but were ambushed by the British. It was a decisive victory for the British.<br/><br/> After the British captured Chinhai on 10 October 1841, they captured the nearby city of Ningpo unopposed three days later. On 10 March, the Chinese dispatched Prince Yijing to muster forces and recapture the city but their attack was repelled by the British.