American Mission Ningpo China (220' level)

At a Glance

Location: 220 foot level

Dedicated: 1853

Donor: American Mission Ningpo China

Materials: Stone not identified, Black Paint

Dimensions: 4' 5" x 3' 5"

Inscription: [Translated] "Su-Ki-Yu, by imperial appointmen, lieutenant governor of the Province of Fuh Kun, in his Universal Geography, says: "It is evident that Washington was a remarkable man. In devising plans he was more decided than Chin-Sing or Wu-Kang; in winning a country, he was braver than Tsau-Tsau or Lin Pi... Among the people of the Great West, can any one man, in ancient or modern times, fail to pronounce Washington peerless?" This stone is presented by a company of Christians and engraved at Ningpo, in the Province of Che Heang, China, this third year of the reign of the Emperor He-en Fung, sixth month and seventh day {July 12, 1853}"