In 1841 , the 49th was sent from India to take part in the First Opium War with China .
49th was in action at the capture of Chusan , Canton , Amoy and Shanghai .
In 1841 , the 49th was sent from India to take part in the First Opium War with China , and it was in action at the capture of Chusan , Canton , Amoy and Shanghai .