Watts, Erik Francis, 1904-1984 (businessman)
Person
Biography
Erik Francis Watts joined Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd in 1947 and served as an executive in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Japan and Singapore. He was a Director of the company, 1949-1970.
Found in 104 Collections and/or Records:
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Semi-official correspondence between Hong Kong and Taipei, 1948-1982
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/130
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine Matheson, Taipei, 1948-1977 and 1981-1982, with enclosed letters and papers. There are also semi-official letters from Taipei to Hong Kong for the years 1951, 1952, 1955, 1968-1977 and 1981-1982, comprised mainly of original letters, but also including some copies. The later correspondence includes some unnumbered letters. The correspondents are A.D. Angus, I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, B.E. Bolton, J. Boon, D.I....
Dates:
1948-1982
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 London and Tokyo, 1949-1970
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/141
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, with enclosed letters and papers. There are also some telegrams of Jardine Matheson, Tokyo. From 1961 the volumes include small sets of semi-official correspondence between Tokyo and Taipei. The correspondents are I.F. Aucott, B.E. Bolton, J.J.G. Brown, H. Flint, S.R. Hawke, J.H. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, M.P. Keyes, D.W.N. Landale, G.Y. Matsumura, D.B. Nelson, L. Norris, F.A. Pollock, A....
Dates:
1949-1970
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.
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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 correspondence between Tokyo and Hong Kong and London, 1955
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/157
Scope and Contents
Semi-official correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with enclosed letters and papers:TOKYO AND LONDON1. Copies of semi-official letters nos 1-58 from I.F. Aucott and E.F. Watts, Tokyo, to W.J. Keswick, London, 5 January-21 December 1955.2. Copies of semi-official letters nos 583-645 from W.J. Keswick and W.E.D. Smith, London, to I.F. Aucott and E.F. Watts, Tokyo, 5 January-29 December...
Dates:
1955
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 Tokyo and Kobe, New York, Osaka and Taipei, 1952-1953
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/160
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, and Jardine Matheson, Kobe and Taipei, and Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Ltd, New York, with enclosures. The correspondents are I.F. Aucott, B.E. Bolton, A. Davidson, F. Jolly, J. McHugh, F.A. Pollock, E.F. Watts, A.R.J. White, E.Y. Whyte and A.S.R. Williamson.
Dates:
1952-1953
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 of Hong Kong and Shanghai with New York, 1948-1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/135
Scope and Contents
Semi-official correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and Balfour Guthrie & Co. Ltd, New York, with enclosed papers. The correspondents are A. Davidson, R. Gordon, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, H.M. Mennear, F.A. Pollock, C.E. Thompson, E.F. Watts and A.S.R. Williamson.
Dates:
1948-1951
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 of Hong Kong and Shanghai with outports, 1949-1955
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/132
Scope and Contents
Semi-official correspondence of Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Shanghai, with the company's agencies in Canton, Chungking, Foochow, Hankow, Swatow, Tientsin and Tsingtao, with enclosed letters and papers. The main correspondents are H.D.M. Barton, Thomas Beesley, A.M. d'Oliveira, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, S.R. Hawke, M.J. Henderson, W.S. Ho, A.G. Jacobs, J.H. Keswick, Alex Kidd, Conant Lee, D.F. Landale, H.H. Lennox, P.J. Marques, C.F. Stockar, T.C. Wang, S.J. Ward, E.F. Watts, W.J. Wu, Jack...
Dates:
1949-1955
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 C.S. correspondence between Hong Kong and Shanghai, 13 Mar. 1951-7 Oct. 1952
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/128
Scope and Contents
Semi-official C.S. correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Shanghai, regarding Chinese staff matters, with enclosures.1. Copies of C.S. letters nos 1-6 from J.H. Keswick and E.F. Watts, Hong Kong, to R. Gordon and H.H. Lennox, Shanghai, 7 January-23 September 1952.2. Copies of C.S. letters nos 1-5 from J.H. Keswick and D.F. Landale, Hong Kong, to H.H. Lennox, Shanghai, 2 April-25 August 1951.3. Original C.S. letters nos 11-18 from R. Gordon and...
Dates:
13 Mar. 1951-7 Oct. 1952
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 letters from Australia to Hong Kong, 1951-1978
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/172
Dates:
1951-1978
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 British West Indies to Hong Kong, 10 Sep. 1954-2 June 1958
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/174
Scope and Contents
An incomplete set of copies of semi-official letters from G.J.P. Carey and R.E. Shea, Jardine, Matheson & Co. (Caribbean) Ltd, to H.D.M. Barton, I.D. Bruce, R. Gordon, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with some enclosed letters and papers. There are also semi-official R.G. letters from R. Gordon reporting to Hong Kong on his visit to Trinidad:1. Nos 1, 3-5, 5A and 6-8 from R.E. Shea to R. Gordon, 14 September-8 December 1954, including enclosed newspapers cuttings of 10 September...
Dates:
10 Sep. 1954-2 June 1958
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 letters from Hong Kong to Australia, 1953-1978
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/188
Dates:
1953-1978
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 Hong Kong to British West Indies, 17 Sep. 1954-20 May 1958
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/189
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to G.J.P. Carey and R.E. Shea, West Indies Navigation Co. Ltd (1954-1955) and Jardine, Matheson & Co. (Caribbean) Ltd (1955-1958), with some enclosed letters and papers. There are also semi-official R.G. letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Robin Gordon (of Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong) during Gordon's visit to Trinidad:1. Nos 1-2 from R. Gordon to R.E. Shea, Barbados, 17 September 1954 and 1 October 1954,...
Dates:
17 Sep. 1954-20 May 1958
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 letters from Hong Kong to Korea, 1948-1963
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/194
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine Matheson, Korea, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, D.I. Bosanquet, I.D. Bruce, W.K. Corneck, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, M.A.R. Herries, R.D. Johnstone, F. Jolly, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, A. Montgomery, D.B. Nelson, G.M.R. Pearson and E.F. Watts.Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd employed an Agent at Seoul from 1947. The company's office was registered by the...
Dates:
1948-1963
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.
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Semi-official letters from Hong Kong to London, 1945-1983
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/121
Dates:
1945-1983
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 letters from Hong Kong to London, 1945-1975
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/196
Scope and Contents
Semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are A.D. Angus, I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, D.I. Bosanquet, J.J.G. Brown, I.D. Bruce, W.J. Downey, D.C. le F. Edwards, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, M.A.R. Herries, H.Y. Hsu, E.J.V. Hutt, H.N.L. Keswick, J.H. Keswick, S.L. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, R.C. Kwok, D.F. Landale, D.W.N. Landale, H.H. Lennox, D.D.B. McLeod, G.L. Marshall, R.E. Moore, D.K. Newbigging,...
Dates:
1945-1975
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.
File
Semi-official letters from Hong Kong to New York, 2 Feb. 1953-29 Dec. 1962
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/198
Scope and Contents
An incomplete set of copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Ltd and Balfour, Williamson Inc., New York, with enclosed letters and papers. The file includes some notes indicating that certain semi-official and other letters can be found in other files.1. Nos 1-21, 23-26 and 28 from R. Gordon and (mainly) J.H. Keswick to A. Davidson, C.E. Thompson and A.S.R. Williamson, Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Ltd, 2 February-28 November...
Dates:
2 Feb. 1953-29 Dec. 1962
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 letters from Hong Kong to Shanghai, 1945-1954
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/126
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are H.D.M. Barton, T. Beesley, R. Gordon, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, H.H. Lennox, M.H. Lo, J.J. Paterson, F.A. Pollock, J.C. Taylor and E.F. Watts.
Dates:
1945-1954
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 Hong Kong to Shanghai, 1945-1960
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/199
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Shanghai, with enclosed letters and papers. The first part of the series is comprised of letters to Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd's Shanghai office. The office closed in 1954, but Thomas Beesley remained in China during the first part of 1955 to attend to outstanding issues relating to the the closure. The firm was represented subsequently at Shanghai by T.W. Pan, Y.C. Liu and Jack Yuan. Liu was appointed as the company's...
Dates:
1945-1960
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 Hong Kong to Singapore, 1954-1975
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/129
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Henry Waugh (Singapore) Ltd, Jardine Waugh Ltd, Jardine Waugh (Malaya) Ltd, Jardine Waugh (Singapore) Ltd, Jardine Waugh (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Jardine Matheson Holdings (S.E.A.) Ltd, Singapore, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are A.D. Angus, I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, D.I. Bosanquet, J.J.G. Brown, I.D. Bruce, W.J. Downey, D.C. le F. Edwards, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, M.A.R....
Dates:
1954-1975
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.
sub-subseries
Semi-official letters from Hong Kong to Singapore, 1954-1978
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/200
Scope and Contents
An incomplete series of copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Henry Waugh Ltd, Jardine Waugh Ltd and Jardine Matheson Holdings (S.E.A.) Ltd, Singapore, with enclosed letters and papers. Between 1970 and 1974 the letters include weekly circular letters from Hong Kong reporting on local developments. These letters were excluded from the files from November 1974 and replaced by notes indicating that the missing letters were weekly...
Dates:
1954-1978
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 Hong Kong to Tokyo, 1948-1976
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/131
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine, Matheson & Co. (Japan) Ltd, Tokyo, with enclosed letters and papers. The first volume in the series also includes original semi-official letters from Tokyo to Hong Kong of 1948. The correspondents are I.F. Aucott, M.G. Barrow, H.D.M. Barton, D.I. Bosanquet, J.J.G. Brown, I.D. Bruce, W.J. Downey, D.C. le F. Edwards, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, I.F.H. Grant, S.R. Hawke, M.A.R. Herries, J.A. Heywood, E.J.V. Hutt,...
Dates:
1948-1976
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 Hong Kong to Tokyo and Yokohama, 1947-1978 (1947-1952 and 1954-1978)
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/204
Scope and Contents
An incomplete series of copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine, Matheson & Co. (Japan) Ltd, Tokyo (mainly) and Yokohama, with enclosed letters and papers. The later files include some unnumbered letters. Between 1971 and 1974 the files include weekly circular letters from Hong Kong reporting on local developments. These letters were excluded from the files from November 1974 and replaced by notes indicating that the missing letters were weekly...
Dates:
1947-1978 (1947-1952 and 1954-1978)
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 Hong Kong to Tsingtao, 16 Nov. 1951-10 Apr. 1953
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/205
Scope and Contents
Copies of unnumbered semi-official letters from J.H. Keswick (mainly) and E.F. Watts, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to P.J. Marques, Jardine Matheson, Tsingtao, 16 November 1951, 24 November 1951, 4 December 1951, 4 April 1952, 27 June 1952, 6 September 1952, 18 September 1952, 30 September 1952, 17 December 1952, 23 December 1952, 16 March 1953 and 10 April 1953, and Jack Yuan, Jardine Matheson, Tsingtao, 25 April 1952. The ring-binder is labelled 'File I'.
Dates:
16 Nov. 1951-10 Apr. 1953
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 Kobe and Osaka to Tokyo, 31 Aug. 1950-7 Sep. 1954
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/207
Scope and Contents
Semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Kobe and Osaka, to Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, with enclosed letters and papers, including monthly reports of the Trading Department:1. Nos 1-62 from A.R.J. White, Kobe, to F.A. Pollock, 31 August-28 December 1950.2. Nos 1-71, 73-76, 79-84, 87-97, 99 and 101-128, 8 January-10 December 1951, and 129-133, 4-14 January 1952, from A.R.J. White, Kobe, to F.A. Pollock. Nos 72, 77, 85, 86, 98 and 100 were cancelled.3. Nos 2-33...
Dates:
31 Aug. 1950-7 Sep. 1954
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 Korea to Tokyo, 22 Sep. 1954-29 Dec. 1954
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/210
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official letters from F. Jolly, Jardine Matheson, Korea (Seoul), to E.F. Watts, Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, comprised of two unnumbered letters, 22 September 1954 and 3 October 1954, and nos 3-15, 2 November-29 December 1954, with enclosed letters and papers. The focus of the correspondence is trade in Korea, including with regard to cotton and rayon yarn and overcoating material. There are references to Heydemanns, Lendrums and Lustre Fibres with regard to the trade in...
Dates:
22 Sep. 1954-29 Dec. 1954
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.