Thomas Hunt and Co
Organization
Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:
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Business letters: Woosung, 1844-1871
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B7/52
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include T. Alston (Captain of the 'Mor'); Captain H.P. Baylis; [ ] Beale; [ ] Braine (of Shanghai); Francis Bulkeley Bulkeley-Johnson (also Francis Bulkeley Johnson, afterwards Bulkeley-Johnson); Benjamin Cobb; Alexander Grant Dallas; William Davies (of the 'Nymph' and 'Emily Jane'); Wilkinson Dent; Dent & Co.; Henry Collins Endicott; William Endicott (of the 'Ann Welsh'); Duncan Forbes (Captain of the 'Lady Hayes', 'Folkestone' and 'Mahamoodie'); F.S. Green (of the...
Dates:
1844-1871
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reels 562 (letters nos 1-196), 563 (197-450) and 564 (451-646).
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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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Delivery orders, 1829-1917 (mostly 1840s-1860s)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/82
Scope and Contents
Delivery orders and equivalent correspondence, mostly regarding general stores and provisions, many addressed to Augustus Howell and Thomas Hunt & Co.; dated Canton, Hong Kong and elsewhere. The documents include reference to James Cook; Augustine Heard & Co.; Lane, Crawford & Co.; Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co.; United States Navy; 'Spark'; Macao; Shanghai; Whampoa; Taku; coal; godowns; sherry; shipping; and wine.
Dates:
1829-1917 (mostly 1840s-1860s)
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 Thomas Hunt & Co., 1865-1868
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/C59
Scope and Contents
Press copies of letters.
Dates:
1865-1868
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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Letters from Thomas Hunt & Co., 1856-1864 (mostly 1864)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/D9/5
Scope and Contents
Copies of letters from Thomas Hunt & Co., Whampoa, to Thomas Hunt & Co., Hong Kong. There is also a letter from the company to John M. Armstrong, Hong Kong, and a letter from H. Roundy, Whampoa, to 'Haskell'.
Dates:
1856-1864 (mostly 1864)
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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Miscellaneous accounts and bills, circa 1814-13 Mar. 1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/28/13
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous accounts, bills, letters and other items, dated mostly Hong Kong and elsewhere in South-East Asia, and including many documents regarding Thomas Hunt & Co., and some regarding business of the Magniac family. The documents include reference to P.W. Graves; Charles Magniac; Herbert Magniac; Charles Parker; Ebenezer Underwood; Thomas Wallace; Barron, Forbes & Co.; Shank & Magniac; Macao; Shanghai; and shipping.
Dates:
circa 1814-13 Mar. 1899
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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Miscellaneous accounts and bills, 1842-1897
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/29/13
Scope and Contents
Accounts, bills and other items, including some of Thomas Hunt & Co. and some regarding shipping; dated Hong Kong, Shanghai and elsewhere in China. The documents include reference to B.A. Barretto; W.H. Brereton; William Keswick; Herbert Magniac; Thomas Wallace; Harris, Goodwin; Kelly & Walsh; Lane, Crawford & Co.; D. Ruttonjee & Co.; 'Appin'; 'Chevy Chase'; 'Glenartney'; 'Glengyle'; 'Kiushu'; 'Peiho'; 'Spec'; Canton; Macao; Tientsin; insurance; and opium.
Dates:
1842-1897
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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Miscellaneous accounts and bills, 1845-1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/31/11
Scope and Contents
Accounts, bills, etc., many relating to Thomas Hunt & Co., dated Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia. The documents include reference to Ahoy; Robert Anderson; A.V. Barretto; H.H. Bell; John Burd; J.H. Cook; Thomas Dixon; J.B. Endicott; H. Fogg; John Jack; David Jardine; Joseph Jardine; William Keswick; John Lamont; James Legge; Thomas Peacock; D. Ruttunge; Edward Whittall; James Whittall; Z. Williams; Brooks, Dubois; Hall & Holtz; Hartwig, McAlister; Margesson & Co.; Peele, Hubbell...
Dates:
1845-1899
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
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.
sub-subseries
Miscellaneous memoranda and accounts, 1813-1909 (with many undated items)
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/131
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous business records, mainly regarding shipping and the supply of various goods, including silk and opium. Most of the documents are from Hong Kong and Whampoa, but there are also papers from other parts of China and from the rest of the world. The majority of the documents are in English, but there are some in other languages, including Chinese. Many of the papers lack a date or place, but in some cases this information has been deduced from the other items. The documents include...
Dates:
1813-1909 (with many undated items)
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-sub-subseries
Papers from Whampoa, 1831-circa 1865
sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/131/2
Scope and Contents
Most of the papers relate to shipping and concern Thomas Hunt & Co. Many documents feature the company's employees James Patfield Cook and Henry C. Endicott.
Dates:
1831-circa 1865
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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Payment orders, cash vouchers and cheques, 1820-1901 (mostly 1860s)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/73
Scope and Contents
Payment orders, cash vouchers and cheques, including material regarding wages and shipping; mostly dated Hong Kong and Shanghai, but including other places in China and elsewhere. Many of the documents refer to Thomas Hunt & Co. There is also reference to John Lamont; Herbert Magniac; William Thom; James Whittall; Augustine Heard & Co.; Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co.; Amoy; Australia; Bombay; Calcutta; Canton; Foochow; Hankow; Hobart; India; Japan; Kumsingmun; Macao;...
Dates:
1820-1901 (mostly 1860s)
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: Hakodate, 1863-1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B4/1
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include Charles E. Hill (of Thomas Hunt & Co.); Alfred Howell (of Alfred Wilkinson & Co.); Thomas Hunt & Co.; A.H. Morse (Captain of the barque 'Pacific'); Edward Whittall; and Frederick Wilkie.
Dates:
1863-1870
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 464.
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Private letters: Kiukiang, 1865-1872
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B2/15
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include Robert Anderson (of Robert Anderson & Co., Kiukiang and Hankow); Francis Bulkeley Bulkeley-Johnson (also Francis Bulkeley Johnson, afterwards Bulkeley-Johnson); Thomas Hunt & Co.; William Keswick; William Paterson (partner, Jardine, Matheson & Co.); William Fellowes Russell (of Thomas Hunt & Co.); and Edward Whittall.
Dates:
1865-1872
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 31.
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Private letters: London, 1814-1882
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B1/10
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include Aldridge and Blackwell; John H. Alley; John Lavicourt Anderdon; William Henry Anderson; Alexander Forbes Angus (tea inspector for Jardine, Matheson and Co.); [ ] Armstrong; Samuel Ball; Baring, Brothers and Co.; Samuel George Bonham; Boorman, Johnston and Co.; John Bowring; [ ] Brown; Francis Bulkeley Bulkeley-Johnson (also Francis Bulkeley Johnson, afterwards Bulkeley-Johnson); Charles John Canning, Lord Canning; Lieutenant-Colonel Francisco de Castro; Samuel W....
Dates:
1814-1882
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 463.
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Private letters: Nagasaki, 1859-1867
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B4/3
Scope and Contents
Letters from Nagasaki, including some from Desima. The correspondents include Francis Bulkeley Bulkeley-Johnson (also Francis Bulkeley Johnson, afterwards Bulkeley-Johnson); Alfred J. Clode; Thomas Blake Glover; Glover & Co.; Thomas Hunt & Co.; William Keswick; Kenneth Ross Mackenzie; Walsh & Co.; Edward Whittall; and James Whittall.
Dates:
1859-1867
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 464.
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Private letters: Shanghai, 1844-1888
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B2/23
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include Thomas Allen; Walter E. Allum; Robert Anderson (of Robert Anderson and Co., Kiukiang and Hankow); Robert Crawfurd Antrobus; Benjamin Parke Avery; Edward William Batt (of Jardine, Matheson and Co., then G. Barnet and Co.); John Thomas Batt (of Jardine, Matheson and Co.); John Bell-Irving; John Bowring; Brand, Monro and Co.; Frederick William Adolphus Bruce; J.J. Buchheister; Francis Bulkeley Bulkeley-Johnson (also Francis Bulkeley Johnson, afterwards...
Dates:
1844-1888
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reels 424 (P1-255), 425 (P256-454), 426 (P455-584), 427 (P585-740), 428 (P741-918), 429 (P919-1109), 430 (P1110-1380) and 431 (P1382-1411). No. P1381 has not been microfilmed.