Augustine Heard and Co
Organization
Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:
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Business letters: Yokohama, 1859-1892
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B10/9
Scope and Contents
Letters from Yokohama, including some from Kanagawa. There are 3,661 principal letters and 7 supplementary letters. The correspondents include the following names:H.J. Adair; James Aitchaison (Captain of the 'Mountain Ash'); William Aitchison (of Jardine, Matheson & Co.); Rutherford Alcock; Alsop & Co.; Charles Godfrey Ancel (of H.M.S. 'Scylla' and Assistant Paymaster, Royal Navy); Captain George Cobham Anderson (Marine Superintendent, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong); Robert...
Dates:
1859-1892
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reels 437 (letters nos 1-200), 438 (201-479), 439 (480-794), 440 (795-958), 441 (959-1158), 442 (1159-1367), 443 (1368-1598), 444 (1599-1835), 445 (1836-2067), 446 (2068-2256), 447 (2257-2505), 448 (2506-2705), 449 (2706-2942), 450 (2943-3187), 451 (3188-3431) and 452 (3432-3661 and S1-11).
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Cash accounts: Canton, 1 July 1867-1 June 1868
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/11/9
Scope and Contents
Cash accounts of Augustine Heard & Co., 1 July 1867-1 June 1868, with accounts of factory and petty expenses. The documents include reference to Charles Orne.
Dates:
1 July 1867-1 June 1868
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Cash accounts of Augustine Heard & Co., 16 Nov. 1871-2 Dec. 1872
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/26/6
Scope and Contents
The accounts are dated Canton. Some documents are signed by F.D. Cheshire.
Dates:
16 Nov. 1871-2 Dec. 1872
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Sub-Series
Correspondence of Augustine Heard & Co., 1826-1874
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/D8
Scope and Contents
Copies (including press copies) of correspondence of offices and employees of Augustine Heard & Co.
Dates:
1826-1874
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence on the sale of S.S. 'Pawtuxet', 1868-1869
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K17
Scope and Contents
An envelope addressed to George B. Dixwell, care of Augustine Heard & Co., Hong Kong, containing extracts from the correspondence of Augustine Heard & Co., F. Blake, and Glover & Co. regarding the sale of Glover & Co.'s steamer 'Pawtuxet' in Japan through Augustine Heard & Co.
Dates:
1868-1869
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Current accounts of Augustine Heard & Co., 12 Jan. 1869-17 Apr. 1869
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/12/19
Scope and Contents
Current accounts of Augustine Heard & Co. with J.K. Cunningham, dated Amoy.
Dates:
12 Jan. 1869-17 Apr. 1869
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Current accounts of Augustine Heard & Co., 1858-1878
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/46/5
Scope and Contents
Current accounts and related documents, mostly claims on the company's estate, dated Hong Kong, Shanghai and elsewhere. The documents include reference to Amook tong; E.M. de Bussch; H.B. Cama; J.K. Cunningham; Edwin Gamman; Albert F. Heard; William Keswick; Ko liang; T.G. Linstead; W.W. Ward; James Whittall; Arlès-Dufour and Co.; Everett and Co.; Fearon and Co.; Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation; Thomas Hunt and Co.; Kingkee Estate; Oriental Bank Corporation; Williams, Blanchard and...
Dates:
1858-1878
Conditions Governing Access:
The damaged item is unavailable due to its condition.
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Letter re the seizure of the 'Marie Louise', 1873
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L5/34
Scope and Contents
A printed letter from Augustine Heard & Co., Hong Kong, to John F. Cordes, Consul for Germany, 26 November 1873, requesting assistance following the seizure of the German brig the 'Marie Louise' by the Spanish Navy off the Sooloo (Sulu) Islands in the Philippines in August 1873. The vessel had been chartered by the company with a view to opening up trade with this region, but the islands had been blocked by Spain, which was in dispute with the Sultan. The Spanish claimed the vessel after...
Dates:
1873
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Sub-Series
Letters from Augustine Heard & Co., 1864-1875
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/C58
Scope and Contents
Press copies of letters from Augustine Heard & Co., Hong Kong (1-3) and Foochow (4-11), to various correspondents or concerning particular subjects. Jardine, Matheson & Co. maintained a long correspondence with the firm, and acted as trustee for the liquidation of the company in 1875.
Dates:
1864-1875
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
sub-subseries
Letters from Augustine Heard & Co., Shanghai, Mar. 1870-July 1871
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/D8/8
Scope and Contents
Press copies of letters from Augustine Heard & Co., Shanghai, to Augustine Heard & Co., Foochow. Jardine, Matheson & Co. maintained a long correspondence with the American firm Augustine Heard & Co., and acted as trustee for the liquidation of the company in 1875.
Dates:
Mar. 1870-July 1871
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Market reports from Augustine Heard & Co., Jan. 1862-June 1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G62/1
Scope and Contents
Market reports (including many duplicates) from Augustine Heard & Co., Shanghai, Canton, Hong Kong and Yokohama, including some information about other ports. There are also statements of exports from Shanghai, Canton waters (i.e. Hong Kong, Canton and Macao), Yokohama and elsewhere, including comparative statements regarding several seasons' exports; rice quotations, Canton, 11 March 1862; and a market report from E.L. Lança, Macao, 12 April 1864.
Dates:
Jan. 1862-June 1870
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.
Sub-Series
Miscellaneous bound accounts and papers, 1802-1941
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7
Scope and Contents
A wide range of accounts and other papers relating to Jardine, Matheson and Co., companies it owned or managed, and extraneous institutions.Much of the series is concerned with maritime trading, relating primarily to the consignment of goods, notably opium, and the range of expenses incurred by their transportation. Many of the volumes are undifferentiated by creator. However, there are some records relating to particular companies and traders. These include Robert Taylor (1-6),...
Dates:
1802-1941
Conditions Governing Access:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1830-1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K60
Scope and Contents
Originals, copies and extracts of letters, notices and other correspondence of Jardine, Matheson & Co. and other correspondents, with a few related papers:1. A manuscript translation of a notification from the Hong merchants to Jardine, Matheson & Co., Dent & Co. and others, 18 March 1830, 'concerning debts that may hereafter be contracted'.2. A typescript notice addressed to Magniac & Co., dated Glasgow, 22 December 1831, announcing the death that morning...
Dates:
1830-1939
Conditions Governing Access:
Nos 1 and 8 have been removed due to their bad condition, and are not available to readers.
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Outturns of Augustine Heard & Co., 1867-1868
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/108/6
Scope and Contents
Outturns of tea of Augustine, Heard & Co., dated Shanghai, and an outturn of silk.
Dates:
1867-1868
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Private letters: America, 1813-1869
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B1/2
Scope and Contents
Letters from Boston, New York, San Francisco and other places in the United States, including Honolulu. The correspondents include B.A. Barretto & Co.; Eustace Barron; Beebe & Brothers; Boorman, Johnston & Co.; William G. Bull (of H.C.S. 'David Scott'); Hawaiian Consul General at Canton; Cary & Co.; H.E. the High & Honourable Minister of His Celestial Majesty the Mighty Emperor of the Great & Vast Empire of China; Christmas, Livingston, Prime & Coster; Charles...
Dates:
1813-1869
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 58.
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Private letters: Canton, 1813-1872
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B2/2
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include the following names:Rutherford Alcock; John Anderson (of London); Peter Anderson; William Henry Anderson; George A. Archer; J.H. Astell.Samuel Ball; James Bannerman (of the East India Co.); Bartolomeu Barretto; Antonio Lourenço Barretto and Co.; William Baynes; Thomas Beale; Thomas Chay Beale; Beale and Co.; Robert Berry; Francis B. Birley; Birley and Co.; John Blain; George Blight; W.O. Bokee; Bomnajee Hormasjee (Bomanjee Hormarjee); William...
Dates:
1813-1872
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reels 28 (letters P1-199), 29 (P200-648), 30 (P649-1155), 282 (P1156-1518), 283 (P1519-1761), 284 (P1762-2072), 285 (P2073-2308) and 286 (2309-2492).
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Private letters: Hong Kong, 1829-1886
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B2/12
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include Major Edward Aldrich (Royal Engineers); William Henry Alexander (Registrar, Supreme Court, Hong Kong); Harvey F. Allan; Walter E. Allum; Arbuthnot and Co.; [ ] Armstrong; Hugh Piercy Austin (of Jardine, Matheson and Co.); Bartolomeu Antonio Barretto; Charles William Barry (Captain, Royal Engineers); Thomas Bell M.D. (of Ecclefechan and S.S. 'Pekin' and S.S. 'Singapore'); John Bell-Irving; John Bowring; John Charles Bowring; William Sprott Boyd (also Thomas Podé,...
Dates:
1829-1886
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reels 120 (P1-408), 121 (P409-723) and 122 (P724-1090).
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Private letters: Macao, 1813-1872
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B2/18
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include the following names:A.V. de R. Aggersborg; J.H. Astell.Bartolomeu Barretto; Bartolomeu Antonio Barretto; Antonio Lourenço Barretto and Co.; William Baynes; Thomas Beale; Thomas Chay Beale; W. Bell; Bell and Co.; William Blenkin; George Blight; William Sprott Boyd (also Thomas Podé, pseudonym); George Thomas Braine; Guilherme Francisco Bramston.Lorenzo Calvo; L. Calvo and Co.; A. Campbell; T.A. Chaldecott; William Clifton (Captain of...
Dates:
1813-1872
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 31 (P1-196) and 32 (P197-665).