Jardine, David, 1818-1856 (merchant)
Person
Biography
David Jardine trained in London before joining Jardine, Matheson & Co. in China. He was a Director of the company, 1843-1856, and became the Taipan following the retirement of Donald Matheson in 1848. He was the nephew of William Jardine, co-founder of Jardine, Matheson & Co., and the cousin of David Jardine of Balgray, founder of Jardine, Skinner & Co.
Found in 65 Collections and/or Records:
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Cash book for Canton, 1844-1848
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/321
Scope and Contents
The private cash expenses book for Canton, possibly kept by David Jardine.
Dates:
1844-1848
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
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Circular and related documents, 1850
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L4/5
Scope and Contents
A manuscript copy of a circular from R.C. Wyllie, Department of Foreign Relations, City of Honolulu, to David Jardine, Consul, Hong Kong, 21 September 1850, enclosing two printed copies of two items: a 'Treaty between His Majesty, Kamehameha III, King of the Hawaiian Islands, and the United States of North America, Negotiated in Washington, on the 20th of December, 1849, and ratified, in Honolulu, on the 19th of August 1850', the text given in both English and Hawaiian; and a notice from the...
Dates:
1850
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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Early correspondence of partners, 1856-1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K5
Scope and Contents
Two identical sets of undated typescript extracts from miscellaneous correspondence of partners of Jardine, Matheson & Co., November 1837-September 1856. Most of the letters are from Great Britain to Canton or Hong Kong, and were exchanged between David Jardine, Joseph Jardine, William Jardine, Andrew Johnstone, Alexander Matheson, James Matheson and Donald Matheson, but there are also letters from C.B. Skinner, Calcutta; Donald Matheson, Singapore; and James Hope Stewart, Gillenbie.
Dates:
1856-1900
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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Early letters from London and elsewhere, circa 1938 (copies of originals of 1838-1895)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K8
Scope and Contents
Typescript copies of miscellaneous letters and a few other documents of 1838-1860 and 1895. Many of the letters are from London to China and Hong Kong, but there are also letters from other places in Great Britain, and from Ceylon, China, India and Singapore. The principal correspondents are David Jardine, William Jardine, Alexander Matheson, Donald Matheson and James Matheson. The other correspondents include J.C. Bowring, A.G. Dallas, S. Drincker, Frederick Firth, H.R. Hedges, Andrew...
Dates:
circa 1938 (copies of originals of 1838-1895)
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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Hong accounts: Canton, 30 Apr. 1847-30 June 1849
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/1/1
Scope and Contents
Monthly accounts of Hong and other merchants with Jardine, Matheson & Co., signed by David Jardine. Accounts for May and June 1847 and January 1848 are missing.
Dates:
30 Apr. 1847-30 June 1849
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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Lease of Canton house, 1851
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F14/13
Scope and Contents
A lease by David Jardine to Augustine Heard & Co. of House No. 2 in the new British Factory, Canton, for a period of five years from this date, dated Canton, 1 May 1851.
Dates:
1851
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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Lease of Canton Lots 3 and 5, 1844
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F14/7
Scope and Contents
A lease by H.M. Government to David Jardine of Lot No. 3 and one half of Lot No. 5 at Canton for a period of 25 years from 1 January last past, dated Canton, 30 June 1844.
Dates:
1844
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
Letters from Canton, 1846-1856
sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/D1/1/1
Scope and Contents
Press copies of early letters from Canton, comprised predominantly of private correspondence between partners. The correspondents include David Jardine, Joseph Jardine, Robert Jardine, Donald Matheson, A.C. Maclean, M.A. Macleod and Alexander Perceval.
Dates:
1846-1856
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Letters from Great Britain, Nov. 1837-May 1846
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K6/1
Scope and Contents
Letters nos 1-16 from members of Jardine, Matheson & Co. in Great Britain to their colleagues in China (manuscript unless otherwise indicated):1. Andrew Johnstone, London, to Jardine, Matheson & Co., Canton, 5 November 1837.2. Andrew Johnstone, Halleaths, to James Matheson, Canton, 14 March 1838.3. Andrew Johnstone, Liverpool, to James Matheson, Canton, 12 May 1838.4. Andrew Johnstone, London, to James Matheson, Canton, 19 May 1838.5....
Dates:
Nov. 1837-May 1846
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Letters from Great Britain, Mar. 1847-Dec. 1847
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K6/2
Scope and Contents
Manuscript letters nos 17-29 from members of Jardine, Matheson & Co. in Great Britain to their colleagues in Hong Kong. Most of the letters are from Alexander Matheson, London, to Donald Matheson, Hong Kong.17. Alexander Matheson, London, to Donald Matheson, East Point, 20 March 1847.17A. James Macandrew, Cook Street, Liverpool, to Hugh Matheson, Liverpool, 14 May 1847.17B. Hugh Matheson, Liverpool, to Alexander Matheson, London, 22 May 1847.18....
Dates:
Mar. 1847-Dec. 1847
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Letters from Great Britain, Jan. 1848-Nov. 1848
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K6/3
Scope and Contents
Manuscript letters nos 30-44 from members of Jardine, Matheson & Co. in Great Britain to their colleagues in China. Most of the letters are from Alexander Matheson, London, to Donald Matheson, Hong Kong.30. James Matheson, London, to Captain Thomas Larkins, China, 24 January 1848.31. Alexander Matheson, London, to Donald Matheson, East Point, 24 January 1848.32. Alexander Matheson, London, to Donald Matheson, East Point, 22 February 1848.33....
Dates:
Jan. 1848-Nov. 1848
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Letters from Great Britain, Jan. 1849-Dec. 1849
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K6/4
Scope and Contents
Manuscript letters nos 45-51 from members of Jardine, Matheson & Co. in Great Britain to their colleagues in China:45. Alexander Matheson, London, to Donald Matheson, Hong Kong, 23 January 1849.46. James Matheson, London, to Captain Thomas Larkins, Hong Kong, 9 March 1849.47. Alexander Matheson, London, to David Jardine, East Point, 23 March 1849.48. Donald Matheson, Edinburgh, to David Jardine, Hong Kong, 20 August 1849.49. Donald...
Dates:
Jan. 1849-Dec. 1849
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Letters from Great Britain, Jan. 1850-July 1850
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K6/5
Scope and Contents
Manuscript letters nos 52-57 from Alexander Matheson, London, to David Jardine in Hong Kong or China: 52. 24 January 1850; 53. 25 March 1850; 54. 19 June 1850; 55. 19 June 1850; 56. 24 June 1850; and 57. 24 July 1850.
Dates:
Jan. 1850-July 1850
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Letters from Great Britain, 1851-1882 (mostly 1851-1860)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K6/6
Scope and Contents
Manuscript letters nos 58-87 from members of Jardine, Matheson & Co. and others in Great Britain to China and occasionally elsewhere.58. Helen Stewart, Gillenbie, to Joseph Jardine, Hong Kong, 16 January 1851, with a typescript copy.59. Alexander Matheson, London, to David Jardine, East Point, 24 March 1851.60. James Hope Stewart, Gillenbie, to David Jardine, Hong Kong, 18 April 1851, with a typescript copy.61. Alexander Matheson, London, to David...
Dates:
1851-1882 (mostly 1851-1860)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Letters from the East, 1841-1886
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K10
Scope and Contents
A miscellaneous series of letters from Asia, the Far East and occasionally elsewhere numbered 1-60. Most of the letters were exchanged between correspondents in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Manila, Melbourne, Penang, Point de Galle and Singapore, but there is also some correspondence with Great Britain and the United States. The authors are B.A. Barretto, G.A. Brooker, George Brown, W.A. Frederick Brown, John Cairns, C.S. Compton, W.G. Dickson, S. Drinker, Thomas Howard Fellows, M.M....
Dates:
1841-1886
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Letters to London, 1849-1854
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/D1/1/2/7/1
Scope and Contents
Press copies of letters from David Jardine, Hong Kong, to Alexander Matheson, London.
Dates:
1849-1854
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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Memoranda of charges: Canton, 30 Oct. 1847-27 Jan. 1849
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/1/3
Scope and Contents
Memoranda of charges on various goods, signed by David Jardine. The documents include reference to Captain Oldham; Captain Sewell; Theodore Shillaber; 'Alpha'; lorcha 'Ann'; 'Carnatic'; 'Celestial';'Cockermouth Castle'; 'Dumfries'; 'Flora McDonald'; 'Julia' 'Louisa Ann'; 'Maggie'; 'Mor'; 'Sarah Louisa'; Amoy; beaver skin; cotton; opium; piece goods; shirting; and yarn.
Dates:
30 Oct. 1847-27 Jan. 1849
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1830-1939
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K60
Scope and Contents
Originals, copies and extracts of letters, notices and other correspondence of Jardine, Matheson & Co. and other correspondents, with a few related papers:1. A manuscript translation of a notification from the Hong merchants to Jardine, Matheson & Co., Dent & Co. and others, 18 March 1830, 'concerning debts that may hereafter be contracted'.2. A typescript notice addressed to Magniac & Co., dated Glasgow, 22 December 1831, announcing the death that morning...
Dates:
1830-1939
Conditions Governing Access:
Nos 1 and 8 have been removed due to their bad condition, and are not available to readers.
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Papers on Jardine Matheson and related companies, circa 1938
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L11/11
Scope and Contents
Manuscript and typescript papers regarding Jardine, Matheson & Co.; Jardine, Skinner & Co.; and Matheson & Co. The largest part of the material consists of extracts from correspondence of David Jardine; William Jardine; Jardine Matheson, Canton; Andrew Johnstone; Alexander Matheson; James Matheson; Donald Matheson; C.B. Skinner; and James Hope Stewart, 1837-1856. The remaining papers include family trees; a typescript note on Jardine, Skinner & Co., 31 August 1938; a list of...
Dates:
circa 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.
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Power of attorney of Andrew and Robert Jardine, 1861
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F17/122
Scope and Contents
An envelope containing a power of attorney granted by Andrew Jardine of 3 Lombard Street, London, and Robert Jardine of Castlemilk, Dumfriesshire, brothers of Joseph Jardine, deceased, to Alexander Percevel of Hong Kong to prove the will or administer the estate of the late Joseph Jardine, 25 July 1861. There are also letters of administration of the estate of Joseph Jardine granted to Perceval by the Supreme Court of Hong Kong, 20 March 1862.
Dates:
1861
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
Power of attorney of David Jardine, 1855
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F17/105
Scope and Contents
A power of attorney granted by David Jardine of Victoria, Hong Kong, to Joseph Jardine of Canton, Alexander Campbell Maclean and Robert Jardine of Victoria, Alexander Perceval of Shanghai and John Charles Bowring of Victoria, all of Jardine, Matheson & Co., to act for him with regard to his business interests, dated Victoria, 7 August 1855.
Dates:
1855
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
Power of attorney of Gervas Humpston, 1846
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F17/82
Scope and Contents
A power of attorney granted by Gervas Humpston of Canton to Donald Matheson of Hong Kong and David Jardine of Canton to collect money owed to him, 19 January 1846.
Dates:
1846
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Private letters: America, 1813-1869
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B1/2
Scope and Contents
Letters from Boston, New York, San Francisco and other places in the United States, including Honolulu. The correspondents include B.A. Barretto & Co.; Eustace Barron; Beebe & Brothers; Boorman, Johnston & Co.; William G. Bull (of H.C.S. 'David Scott'); Hawaiian Consul General at Canton; Cary & Co.; H.E. the High & Honourable Minister of His Celestial Majesty the Mighty Emperor of the Great & Vast Empire of China; Christmas, Livingston, Prime & Coster; Charles...
Dates:
1813-1869
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 58.
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Private letters: Amoy, 1845-1872
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B2/1
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include William Comstock Jnr; Richard Bell Davies; Dodd and Co.; Duncan Forbes (Captain of the 'Lady Hayes', 'Folkestone' and 'Mahamoodie'); John C. Fulcher (of the 'Pathfinder'); Hawaiian Consul at Hong Kong; Robert Alexander Houstoun; David Jardine (partner, Jardine, Matheson and Co.); Joseph Jardine; William Keswick; Thomas Larkins (Captain of H.C.S. 'Marquis of Camden'); Thomas Arthur Lyon (tea inspector for Jardine, Matheson and Co.); Malcolm Anderson Macleod (junior...
Dates:
1845-1872
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 28.
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Private letters: Australasia, 1837-1882
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B1/3
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include James Balfour; Bank of Australasia; Brown & Co. (of Australia and London); Francis Bulkeley Bulkeley-Johnson (also Francis Bulkeley Johnson, afterwards Bulkeley-Johnson); W.H. Hamilton; James Henty & Co.; David Jardine (partner, Jardine, Matheson & Co.); Thomas Larkins (Captain of H.C.S. 'Marquis of Camden'); Captain J.J. Low; Alexander Matheson; Thomas Pollard; A.B. Smith & Co.; H.A. Smith & Co.; South Australian Company; Edward Stephens; J.L....
Dates:
1837-1882
Conditions Governing Access:
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 58.