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Detention of Merchants in Canton
- When
- Autumn 1637
- Where
- Canton suburbs
Six merchants were imprisoned in Canton suburbs for over three months in autumn 1637.
In the autumn of 1637, a group of six English and Scottish merchants faced legal repercussions. They were detained and held in prison in the suburbs of Canton for a period exceeding three months, reflecting the instability of the venture.
Sources
- John Weddell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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