万国商团成立于1853年,最初由英国侨民组成,后有多国人员加入逐渐壮大,是一支非正规的武装力量,主要职责是保卫公共租界侨民安全。《上海租界志》记载过一些商团的概况,但较为笼统,而《万国商团85周年纪念册》一书是由商团自己编写出版,分六部分按时间顺序总述了商团的始末、发展的过程、先后任职的总司令、期间经历的波折,之后分别详细介绍了商团较重要的队伍。资料比较丰富,对深入了解和研究万国商团有很大的意义。因为是商团自己所编,读者对其中的观点当予以注意。此段译文按时间顺序详细叙述了商团从1853年至1875年前后的发展历程:包括历任总司令,泥城之战大概始末,太平天国时期商团情况及1870年由工部局掌管后开始在租界站稳脚跟。 Founded in 1853, it was initially composed of British nationals. After its entry into a multi-national economy, it is an informal armed force whose main duty is to defend the safety of foreign nationals in the International Settlement. “Shanghai Jieshi Zhi” recorded the overview of some business groups, but more general, and “the anniversary of the 85th Anniversary of the World Book,” a book was written by the business group publishing, divided into six parts in chronological overview of the whole business group, Development process, has served as commander in chief, experienced twists and turns during the period, respectively, introduced in detail the more important business team. The information is rich, which is of great significance to the in-depth understanding and study of the business delegations of nations. Because it is made by the business group, readers should pay attention to the viewpoints. This section of the translation in chronological order detailed description of the business group from 1853 to 1875 before and after the development process: Including successive commander in chief, battle of the city about probably during the Taiping Rebellion, and in 1870 by the head of the labor department began in the concession Build a firm foothold.