Gordon, Robert, 1900-1965 (businessman)
Person
Biography
Robert Gordon joined Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd in 1920 and was employed by the company in China and Hong Kong, mainly in the Private Office. He was a Director of the company, 1935-1955.
Found in 139 Collections and/or Records:
File
Biographical notes on Directors, 1948-1954
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L11/36
Scope and Contents
Typescript biographical notes on H.D.M. Barton, R. Gordon, F.C. Hall, J.H. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, D.F. Landale, H.H. Lennox, D.L. Newbigging, J.F. Owen, W.E.D. Smith and E.F. Watts, c. 1953-1954; a press cutting on the death of D.L. Newbigging (d. 1948); and a manuscript letter from H.D.M. Barton to B.D.F. Beith, 19 April 1954, containing biographical notes about himself.
Dates:
1948-1954
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.
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Correspondence of Robin Gordon on leave, 24 Oct. 1941-15 July 1946 (mainly 1946)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/5/17
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous personal correspondence (including a few telegrams) of Robin Gordon while on leave, 1 February-22 June 1946. The correspondents include I.C. Fuzzey Ltd, Guernsey, H. Sharpe Gordon, Yateley (Gordon's father), Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd, London, T.E. McCathie, Bucktrout & Co. Ltd, Guernsey, and A.W. Robson, Jardine Matheson, Shanghai. Some of Gordon's correspondence is addressed c/o Matheson & Co. Ltd.There are also copies of related...
Dates:
24 Oct. 1941-15 July 1946 (mainly 1946)
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 Australia, 4 Feb. 1953-29 Mar. 1963
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/2/3/2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Tokyo; correspondence of London, Hong Kong and Tokyo with other correspondents, including L.G. Frost (Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd's Resident Representative in Australasia), Sydney, Robert Gillespie Pty Ltd, Sydney, Herbert, Wagg & Co. Ltd, London, L.J. Hooker Investment Corporation Ltd, London, Hurley & Dewhurst Pty Ltd, Sydney, and Jones, Lang, Wootton...
Dates:
4 Feb. 1953-29 Mar. 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-sub-subseries
Correspondence re R. Gordon, 1934-1976
sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/6/30
Dates:
1934-1976
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.
File
Miscellaneous semi-official and other correspondence, 1953-1954
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/161
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous semi-official and property correspondence between Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd; Matheson & Co. Ltd; and representatives of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd, with enclosures.TAIPEIOriginal property letter no. P.1 from B.E. Bolton, Jardine Matheson, Taipei, to R. Gordon, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, 19 March 1954, and a copy of property letter no. P.1 from R. Gordon, Hong Kong, to B.E. Bolton, Taipei, 24 March 1954, regarding Bolton's...
Dates:
1953-1954
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
Private and confidential and personal correspondence between Hong Kong and Singapore, 1954-1956
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/10
Scope and Contents
Private and confidential correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Singapore, with related letters and papers. There are also personal letters and telegrams exchanged between Hong Kong and Singapore. The correspondents are H.D.M. Barton, D.I. Bosanquet, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, F.M.V. Johnstone, J.H. Keswick, L.E.C. Letts, E.F. Watts and H.A. Waugh.
Dates:
1954-1956
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
Private and confidential correspondence between Hong Kong and London, 1945-1959
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/7
Scope and Contents
Private and confidential correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with related letters and papers. The letters from Hong Kong to London are copies; the letters from London to Hong Kong are originals. There are also some copies of telegrams exchanged between Hong Kong and London. The correspondents are H.D.M. Barton, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, J.H. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, D.F. Landale, J.F. Owen, J.J. Paterson, F.A. Pollock, W.E.D. Smith and E.F....
Dates:
1945-1959
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
Private and confidential correspondence between Hong Kong and London and B.W.I., Singapore and Tokyo, 1955-1957 (mainly 1957)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/16
Scope and Contents
Private and confidential correspondence of Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with Jardine, Matheson & Co. (Caribbean) Ltd, British West Indies (Port of Spain); Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Singapore; and Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, with some personal correspondence and related papers:1. Original personal letters from D.I. Bosanquet, Singapore, to H.D.M. Barton, Hong Kong, and copies of personal letters from Barton to Bosanquet, 10 February-23 April...
Dates:
1955-1957 (mainly 1957)
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
Private and confidential correspondence between Hong Kong and Shanghai, 1945-1954
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/9
Scope and Contents
Private and confidential correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Shanghai, with related letters and papers. The letters from Hong Kong to Shanghai are copies; the letters from Shanghai to Hong Kong are originals. The earlier volumes also includes telegrams exchanged between the two offices. The correspondents are Thomas Beesley, R. Gordon, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, H.H. Lennox, J.J. Paterson, F.A. Pollock, A.W. Robson 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
Private and confidential correspondence between Hong Kong and Tokyo, 1949-1954
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/11
Scope and Contents
Private and confidential correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Tokyo. There are also telegrams exchanged between Hong Kong and Tokyo; private and confidential correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, and Jardine Matheson, Kobe; and other related papers. The correspondents are I.F. Aucott, R. Gordon, J.H. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, D.F. Landale, G.L. Marshall, F.A. Pollock, M.L. Railton, E.F. Watts and A.R.J. White.
Dates:
1949-1954
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
Private and confidential correspondence with James McHugh, 1946-1967
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/37
Scope and Contents
Private and confidential correspondence between James McHugh, Washington D.C. and Knoxville, Maryland, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London (mainly), and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo, regarding politics in the United States, particularly in relation to the Far East. The letters include McHugh's regular reports on the situation in the United States, addressed initially to J.H. Keswick at Hong Kong, Shanghai or London, then to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong. The main...
Dates:
1946-1967
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
Private and confidential correspondence with James McHugh, 1946-1961
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/18
Scope and Contents
Private and confidential correspondence between James McHugh, Washington D.C. and Knoxville, Maryland, and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, regarding politics in the United States, particularly in relation to the Far East. The letters include McHugh's regular reports on the situation in the United States, many of which are addressed to J.H. Keswick at Hong Kong, Shanghai or London. There are also some copies of semi-official correspondence...
Dates:
1946-1961
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
Private and confidential letters from Hong Kong to London, 1945-1984 (1945-1975 and 1983-1984)
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/21
Scope and Contents
An incomplete series of private and confidential letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, D.I. Bosanquet, I.D. Bruce, P.J. Collins, W.J. Downey, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, M.A.R. Herries, E.J.V. Hutt, H.N.L. Keswick, J.H. Keswick, S.L. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, D.F. Landale, D.W.N. Landale, C.G.R. Leach, H.H. Lennox, P.L. MacDougall, D.D.B. McLeod, G.L. Marshall, R.E. Moore,...
Dates:
1945-1984 (1945-1975 and 1983-1984)
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
Private and confidential letters from Hong Kong to Shanghai, 1945-1954
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/22
Scope and Contents
Copies of private and confidential letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, with related letters and papers. The correspondents are T. Beesley, R. Gordon, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, H.H. Lennox, J.J. Paterson, F.A. Pollock, A.W. Robson 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
Private and confidential letters from Hong Kong to Singapore, 1954-1978
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/23
Scope and Contents
Copies of private and confidential letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Henry Waugh Ltd, Jardine Waugh Ltd and Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd, Singapore, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are A.D. Angus, I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, Boon Yoon Chiang, D.I. Bosanquet, J.J.G. Brown, I.D. Bruce, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, M.A.R. Herries, J.A. Heywood, E.J.V. Hutt, F.M.V. Johnstone, H.N.L. Keswick, J.H. Keswick, D.W.N. Landale, L.E.C. Letts, G.L....
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.
File
Private and confidential letters from Hong Kong to Tokyo, 12 Oct. 1949-23 May 1957
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/24
Scope and Contents
Copies of private and confidential letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, with related letters and papers:1. Nos 1-9 from R. Gordon to F.A. Pollock and M.L. Railton, 12 October-16 December 1949.2. Nos 1-16, 18-22, 24-34, 37, 38 and 40-59 from R. Gordon and D.F. Landale to F.A. Pollock, 4 January-23 December 1950.3. Nos 1-66 from R. Gordon, J.H. Keswick and D.F. Landale to F.A. Pollock, 2 January-15 December 1951.4. Nos...
Dates:
12 Oct. 1949-23 May 1957
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
Private and confidential letters from London to British West Indies, 4 Jan. 1956-14 Nov. 1957
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/25
Scope and Contents
Copies of private and confidential letters nos 1-7, 4 January-18 October 1956, and 8-19, 16 January-11 November 1957, from J.H. Keswick and W.J. Keswick, Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, to G.J.P. Carey, Jardine, Matheson & Co. (Caribbean) Ltd, Port of Spain, with related letters and papers. The file also includes a copy of R.G. P. & C. no. 1 from W.J. Keswick, [London], to R. Gordon, Port of Spain, 23 September 1957; an original handwritten letter, R.G. P. & C. no. 1, from R....
Dates:
4 Jan. 1956-14 Nov. 1957
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
Private and confidential letters from London to Hong Kong, 1954-1981 (1954-1970 and 1974-1981)
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/12
Dates:
1954-1981 (1954-1970 and 1974-1981)
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
Private and confidential letters from London to Hong Kong, 1945-1984 (1945-1975 and 1983-1984)
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/27
Scope and Contents
An incomplete series of copies of private and confidential letters from Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, P.H. Blagbrough, D.I. Bosanquet, J.J.G. Brown, J.G. Curtis, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, M.S. Henderson, M.A.R. Herries, E.J.V. Hutt, H.N.L. Keswick, J.H. Keswick, S.L. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, D.F. Landale, D.P.F. Maxwell, D.S. Middleditch, R.E. Moore; S. Murray, D.K. Newbigging,...
Dates:
1945-1984 (1945-1975 and 1983-1984)
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
Private and confidential letters from London to Shanghai, 3 Oct. 1945-23 Aug. 1950
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/28
Scope and Contents
Copies of private and confidential letters from W.J. Keswick, Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, to Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, with enclosed letters and papers:1. Nos 1-7 to R. Gordon and F.A. Pollock, 3 October-28 November 1945.2. Nos 8-36 to J.H. Keswick (mainly) and H.H. Lennox, 7 January-27 December 1946.3. Nos 37-87 to J.H. Keswick, 3 January-29 October 1947.4. Nos 88-96 to J.H. Keswick and F.A. Pollock, 14 January-21 December 1948.5. Nos...
Dates:
3 Oct. 1945-23 Aug. 1950
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
Private and confidential letters from Shanghai to Hong Kong, 1945-1954
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/31
Scope and Contents
Copies of private and confidential letters from Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are T. Beesley, R. Gordon, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, H.H. Lennox and F.A. Pollock.
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.
File
Private and confidential letters from Shanghai to London, 10 Sep. 1945-9 May 1950
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/32
Scope and Contents
Original private and confidential letters from Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, to Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with enclosed letters and papers:1. Nos 1-8 from R. Gordon and F.A. Pollock to J.H. Keswick, 10 September-23 November 1945.2. Nos 9-31 from J.H. Keswick to W.J. Keswick, 18 February-28 December 1946.3. Nos 32-63 from J.H. Keswick (mainly) and F.A. Pollock to W.E.D. Smith and (mainly) W.J. Keswick, 7 January-19 November 1947.4. Nos 64-72 from...
Dates:
10 Sep. 1945-9 May 1950
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
Private and confidential letters from Singapore to Hong Kong, 1954-1978
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/33
Scope and Contents
Copies of private and confidential letters from Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Henry Waugh Ltd Jardine Waugh Ltd and Jardine, Matheson & Co, Ltd, Singapore, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are A.D. Angus, I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, Boon Yoon Chiang, D.I. Bosanquet, Chan U Seek, R. Gordon, D.A.H. Hardy, M.A.R. Herries, J.A. Heywood, F.M.V. Johnstone, H.N.L. Keswick, L.E.C. Letts, Miss M.N.Y. Liew, R.D.P. Michell, D.K. Newbigging, R.B....
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
Private and confidential letters from Tokyo to Hong Kong, 1949-1955
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/35
Scope and Contents
Copies of private and confidential letters from Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are I.F. Aucott, R. Gordon, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, G.L. Marshall, F.A. Pollock, M.L. Railton and E.F. Watts.
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
Private correspondence with D.I. Bosanquet, 1954
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J5/10
Scope and Contents
Private correspondence between D.I. Bosanquet of Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Penang and Singapore, and senior members of Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with copies of related correspondence and other documents:1. Original letters from D.I. Bosanquet to R. Gordon, with a few letters to H.D.M. Barton and J.H. Keswick, 10 February-20 December 1954. The letters are mostly typescript, but there are also a few hand-written letters, usually with typescript copies. The letters are accompanied...
Dates:
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.