Matheson Bosanquet Enterprises Ltd
Organization
Biography
Matheson Bosanquet Enterprises Ltd (formerly Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd) was formed in the 1920s with the backing of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd to manage and advise tea plantations in South India. The company was known as Matheson, Bosanquet & Co., Private Ltd during 1956-1961.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
File
Correspondence re distribution of packet tea in India, 2 May 1961-26 May 1966
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/34
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence and related papers regarding schemes for the marketing of packet tea in India, comprised of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Bhankharia Brothers, Bombay, Jardine Henderson Ltd, Calcutta, Matheson & Co. Ltd, Calcutta, Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd/Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd, Coonoor, Polson Agencies Private Ltd (Managing Agents for Polson Ltd), Bombay, and others; correspondence between Matheson, Bosanquet...
Dates:
2 May 1961-26 May 1966
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 re Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd, 1949-1971
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/326
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd/Matheson, Bosanquet & Co., Private Ltd, Cochin and Coonoor, South India, and related letters and papers, including accounts and minutes. There is also material regarding Wallwood Plantations & Agency Ltd. The correspondence is comprised of originals and copies of letters to Matheson & Co. Ltd and copies of other letters.
Dates:
1949-1971
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.
File
Correspondence re Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd staff terms, Oct. 1951-Jan. 1957
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/327
Scope and Contents
Correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Bosanquet & Skrine Ltd, Colombo, Jardine Henderson Ltd, Calcutta, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd, Cochin and Coonoor, and others; some correspondence between Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd and other correspondents, including Bosanquet & Skrine Ltd; and related letters and papers, including a statement of the terms of engagement of staff of the Estates & Agency Co....
Dates:
Oct. 1951-Jan. 1957
Conditions Governing Access:
This material is closed to researchers until 2032 under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re P.S.M. Molyneux, 1952-1969
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/6/62
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with and regarding P.S.M. Molyneux, comprised of originals and copies of letters to Matheson & Co. Ltd and copies of other letters, with related papers.
Dates:
1952-1969
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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Financial records of Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd, 1962-1975
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/9/95
Scope and Contents
Financial records of Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd (also including Wallwood Plantations & Agency Ltd), including financial statements, annual reports and statements of accounts, annual reports on operations, minutes of Annual General Meetings and Board Meetings, and reports and statements from the Tea Department, Cochin. There is also related correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd, Coonoor. The series begins with File No. V, the earlier...
Dates:
1962-1975
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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Semi-official correspondence between Singapore and London and Tokyo, 1955-1970
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/152
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official correspondence between Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Henry Waugh (Singapore) Ltd, Jardine Waugh (Singapore) Ltd and Jardine Waugh (Malaya) Ltd, Singapore, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, with enclosed letters and papers, including some miscellaneous semi-official correspondence with other offices of Jardine Waugh Ltd and with Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd, Coonoor. The correspondents include A.D. Angus, I.F. Aucott, D.I. Bosanquet,...
Dates:
1955-1970
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.
File
Semi-official letters from Colombo to London, 23 Nov. 1950-2 Aug. 1963
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/183
Scope and Contents
Originals and a few copies of semi-official letters from Bosanquet & Skrine Ltd, Colombo, to Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with enclosed letters and papers, including copies of correspondence between Bosanquet & Skrine Ltd and Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd, Cochin and Colombo:1. Nos 1-61, 63-65 and 65-100 from W.W. Berry (mainly) and F. Cunningham to W.J. Keswick (mainly) and W.E.D. Smith, 23 November 1950-22 September 1952. No. 46, 16 August 1951, is a copy. There...
Dates:
23 Nov. 1950-2 Aug. 1963
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
Semi-official letters from Coonoor to London, 1958-1972
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/325
Scope and Contents
An incomplete series of originals and copies of semi-official letters from Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd, Coonoor, to Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are H. Flint, D.M. Hacking, M.A.R. Herries, H.S. Jackson, J.H. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, P.S.M. Molyneaux, M.S. Parikh and R.H. Sundaram.
Dates:
1958-1972
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.