Keswick, Sir William Johnstone, 1903-1990 (Knight, businessman)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1903 - 1990
Biography
Sir William Johnston Keswick joined Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd in 1926. He was employed in several offices at Shanghai before working in the Private Office at Hong Kong and Shanghai, and subsequently joined Matheson & Co. Ltd. He was a Director of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd, 1932-1945, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, 1943-1975. He was the son of Henry Keswick (1870-1928) of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd and Matheson & Co. Ltd.
Found in 183 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.
File
Correspondence and telegrams of Hong Kong, London, Taipei and Tokyo, 1956
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/162
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and telegrams of Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Taipei and Tokyo, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London:1. Copies of telegrams exchanged between Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, and correspondents in Hong Kong and London, January-December 1956, with some telegrams exchanged with correspondents in New York, Seoul, Singapore and Taipei.2. A copy of property letter no. P.1 from H.D.M. Barton, Hong Kong, to W.J. Keswick, London, 24 February 1956, regarding the Jardine...
Dates:
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.
File
Correspondence between B.D.F. Beith and W.J. Keswick, 12 Dec. 1941-2 Jan. 1945
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/5/16
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of B.D.F. Beith, Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with W.J. Keswick, London, while the latter was engaged on war service. There are copies of letters from Beith to Keswick, and some originals and copies of letters from Keswick to Beith. There are also some related letters and papers, including a table of Matheson & Co. Ltd's revenue from East Africa for 1942; a memorandum on 'Government-built tonnage & War risk values', enclosed with a letter from Beith to Keswick of 17...
Dates:
12 Dec. 1941-2 Jan. 1945
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 of B.D.F. Beith and W.J. Keswick, 28 Apr. 1942-20 Apr. 1943
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/5/19
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous correspondence of B.D.F. Beith, Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and W.J. Keswick, 22 Sussex Place, London, with each other and with a wide range of other correspondents, regarding Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd. The correspondence is comprised of originals and copies of letters, including handwritten letters to Beith and Keswick. The correspondents include D.G.M. Bernard, Bank of England; E.M. Gull, China Association, London; J.F. Owen, Matheson & Co. Ltd; Reuters Ltd,...
Dates:
28 Apr. 1942-20 Apr. 1943
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 of J.H. Keswick, W.J. Keswick and David Keswick, 21 Oct. 1935-29 Jan. 1945 (mainly 1935-1941)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/5/9
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of B.D.F. Beith, D.G.M. Bernard, J.F. Owen, J.J. Paterson and A.B. Stewart of Matheson & Co. Ltd with J.H. Keswick, W.J. Keswick and David Keswick; correspondence of Matheson & Co. Ltd with other correspondents; and correspondence of J.H. Keswick and W.J. Keswick with other correspondents regarding various personal and business matters concerning the Keswicks. There are also some related papers, including an undated statement of the particulars of Alliance Assurance...
Dates:
21 Oct. 1935-29 Jan. 1945 (mainly 1935-1941)
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 of W.J. Keswick re China Association, 27 Jan. 1943-27 Apr. 1943
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/5/22
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of W.J. Keswick, 22 Sussex Place, London, with B.D.F. Beith, Matheson & Co. Ltd, and E.M. Gull, Secretary, China Association, regarding the China Association, with many related papers, including circulars, memoranda and minutes of committee meetings of the China Association and a list of the names and addresses of China importing firms and their representatives. The ring-binder is labelled 'China Association - W. J. Keswick'.
Dates:
27 Jan. 1943-27 Apr. 1943
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 on a home for the archive, 1935
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K58
Scope and Contents
Manuscript and typescript correspondence, with a few memoranda, regarding the search for a future home for the archive of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd. The correspondence is primarily between members of the firm and universities in Great Britain and the United States. The correspondents include E.A. Benians, D.G.M. Bernard, Dean Chase, Arthur H. Cole, John King Fairbank, Mortimer Graves, Rupert Hart-Davis, J.H. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, David Owen, T.R. Schellenberg, Charles Seymour, Charles...
Dates:
1935
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 on F.P. Lachlan, May 1937-Aug. 1938
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K59
Scope and Contents
Typescript originals and copies of correspondence regarding F.P. Lachlan's terms of employment at Matheson & Co., London, following his return to Great Britain after leaving the employ of Jardine, Matheson & Co., Shanghai. The correspondents are D.G.M. Bernard, London; J.H. Keswick, Shanghai; W.J. Keswick, Shanghai; F.P. Lachlan, London and Shanghai; and J.J. Paterson, Hong Kong. The envelope is labelled 'Mr. F. P. Lachlan's terms of appointment. 31 August, 1937'.
Dates:
May 1937-Aug. 1938
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 on W.J. Keswick's loans, 1926-1935
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K55
Scope and Contents
Typescript correspondence of W.J. Keswick and Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd with the Mercantile Bank of India Ltd, Hong Kong, 17 April 1934-7 January 1935, regarding loans made by the bank to Keswick and security for them provided by him. There are also related documents, including share certificates of Keswick for the Shanghai Waterworks Fittings Company Ltd, 13 January 1934 and 1 June 1935, and Kali Glidik Coffee Estates Ltd, 18 October 1926.
Dates:
1926-1935
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 W.J. Keswick, 4 Nov. 1932-5 Dec. 1941
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/6/12
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with and regarding W.J. Keswick. Much of the file is comprised of correspondence (including extracts of letters) between B.D.F. Beith, D.G.M. Bernard and J.J. Paterson, Matheson & Co. Ltd, and W.J. Keswick, Jardine Matheson, Shanghai. There is also correspondence of Keswick and Matheson & Co. Ltd with other correspondents, and other letters and papers, including a long report on general trading conditions at various China ports, 1933. The original ring-binder for the...
Dates:
4 Nov. 1932-5 Dec. 1941
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
Green correspondence files, 1932-1941
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J8
Scope and Contents
Selected semi-official, private and confidential, and other letters of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd regarding particular subjects, with related papers. The principal correspondents are B.D.F. Beith; D.G.M. Bernard; Butterfield & Swire; W.C. Cassels; A.L. Davidson; W.S. Dupree; V.M. Grayburn; J.H. Keswick; W.J. Keswick; D.F. Landale; Lowe, Bingham & Matthews; E.R. Morriss; D.L. Newbigging; J.F. Owen; J.J. Paterson; F.A. Pollock and J.C. Taylor.
Dates:
1932-1941
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
Historical notes, 1935-1939
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L11/5
Scope and Contents
Manuscript and typescript historical material collected by B.D.F. Beith from members of Jardine, Matheson & Co. regarding the firm's companies and departments. The papers are divided into sections numbered 5-7:5. (a) China Sugar Refinery; (b) Import Department (changes over 50 years); (c) Shipping and Russian Government Bonds; (d) F.H. Bugbird's reminiscences of Japan; (e) A.E. Cooper's account of the strawbraid business in Japan; (f) Letter from the Inspectorate General of...
Dates:
1935-1939
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
Letters from B.D.F. Beith, 23 June 1942-9 Jan. 1945
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/5/21
Scope and Contents
Copies of letters from B.D.F. Beith, Matheson & Co. Ltd, to Directors employed elsewhere during the war period. The correspondents are D.G.M. Bernard, Bank of England; J.H. Keswick, London and elsewhere; W.J. Keswick, London; and D.F. Landale, London (including the Ministry of War Transport). There are also some related letters and papers. The subjects covered include the China Association, Chungking, East Africa, Ewo Cotton Mills, Indo-China Steam Navigation Co. Ltd and tea. The...
Dates:
23 June 1942-9 Jan. 1945
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
Letters to B.D.F. Beith, 15 Apr. 1942-20 Jan. 1945
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/5/20
Scope and Contents
Originals and copies of letters to B.D.F. Beith, Matheson & Co. Ltd, from Directors employed elsewhere during the war period. The correspondents are D.G.M. Bernard, Bank of England, J.H. Keswick, Chungking, London, New Delhi and elsewhere, W.J. Keswick, London and elsewhere, and D.F. Landale, Dumfries and London (including the Ministry of War Transport). There are also some letters from Beith to these correspondents and related letters and papers.The subjects covered include...
Dates:
15 Apr. 1942-20 Jan. 1945
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 property correspondence, 1953-1955
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J2/40
Scope and Contents
Property correspondence of Jardine Matheson, Canton, Hankow, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Tientsin and Tokyo, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with enclosed letters and papers:LONDON AND TOKYO1. Copies of letters nos P.1-2 from E.F. Watts, Tokyo, to W.J. Keswick, London, 20 August 1953 and 17 September 1953.2. Copies of letters no. P.2 from W.J. Keswick, London, to E.F. Watts, Tokyo, 6 August 1953, and no. 3 from W.E.D. Smith, London, to Watts, Tokyo, 28...
Dates:
1953-1955
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
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.
File
Papers on company history, circa 1938-circa 1939
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L11/13
Scope and Contents
Typescript and manuscript correspondence and papers compiled during the course of research into the history of Jardine, Matheson & Co. The subjects of the letters include the Peking Office, the Import Department, and the Tsingtao and Tientsin Agencies. The correspondents include D.G.M. Bernard, W.J. Keswick, David Landale, D. Rod Mackenzie, J.J. Paterson, F.A. Pollock and C.H. Ross. The remaining papers include two copies of a memoranda by F.M.P. de Graça on the China Sugar Refinery; two...
Dates:
circa 1938-circa 1939
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.
Item
Photograph of ship launch by Mrs Keswick, circa 1935
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L8/46
Scope and Contents
An undated photograph of the launching of a ship by Mrs Henry Keswick (Ida Wynifred Keswick). The photograph also includes four men, two of whom are Mrs Keswick's sons, W.J. Keswick and J.H. Keswick.
Dates:
circa 1935
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
Photograph of W.J. Keswick, circa 1943
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L8/48
Scope and Contents
Two copies of an undated photograph of W.J. Keswick, probably taken in his early 40s.
Dates:
circa 1943
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 other correspondence between Hong Kong, London and Shanghai, 1929-1946 (correspondence of 1929-1941)
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/4
Scope and Contents
Private and confidential, private, personal and other letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Shanghai, to Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and exchanged between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Shanghai, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are R.M. Austin, B.D.F. Beith, D.G.M. Bernard, J. Fleming, W.J. Keswick and J.J. Paterson.
Dates:
1929-1946 (correspondence of 1929-1941)
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.
sub-subseries
Private and confidential correspondence between Hong Kong and London and Bangkok, Calcutta, Singapore and Sydney, 1958-1971
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/17
Scope and Contents
Private and confidential correspondence of Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Henry Waugh (Singapore) Ltd, Jardine Waugh (Singapore) Ltd, Jardine Waugh (Malaya) Ltd and Jardine Waugh Ltd, Singapore, and private and confidential correspondence of Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with Jardine Waugh Ltd, Bangkok, Jardine Henderson Ltd, Calcutta, and Jardine Matheson, Sydney, with enclosed letters and papers and some copies of telegrams....
Dates:
1958-1971
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.
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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, 1929-1938
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J4/2
Scope and Contents
Original private and confidential letters from Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and copies of letters from Hong Kong to Shanghai, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are R.M. Austin, B.D.F. Beith, J.H. Keswick, W.J. Keswick, J.J. Paterson and G.W. Sheppard.
Dates:
1929-1938
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.