Dickson, Charles Wedderburn, 1863-1934 (merchant)
Person
Biography
Charles Wedderburn Dickson (1863-1934) was a Partner of Jardine, Matheson & Co., 1900-1906.
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
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Correspondence on Japan, 1906-1913
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K42
Scope and Contents
Manuscript and typescript originals, copies and extracts of letters from Great Britain, Hong Kong and Yokohama regarding various aspects of business in Japan. The correspondents include F.H. Bugbird; C.W. Dickson; W.J. Gresson; H.V. Henson; Henry Keswick; William Keswick; and Sir W.G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd. Much of the correspondence concerns mining, including the Ogurazawa Mines. Other subjects include coal, silk and tea, and the firm Armstrong & Vickers. There is also an...
Dates:
1906-1913
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 on shipping, 1894-1953 (mostly 1894-1896 and 1908-1911)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K31
Scope and Contents
Typescript and manuscript correspondence (including copies) and related documents regarding shipping, 1894-1939, including many items concerning the Indo-China Steam Navigation Co. The correspondents include C.E. Anton; J.J. Bell-Irving; Butterfield & Swire; A. Cheyne; C.W. Dickson; W.J. Gresson; H.V. Henson; Jardine Matheson, Shanghai; John Johnstone; William Keswick; David Landale; C.H. Ross; Spicer & Pegler; and J.S. Swire. There is also a letter from J.J. Paterson, Calcutta, to...
Dates:
1894-1953 (mostly 1894-1896 and 1908-1911)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re C.W. Dickson Estate, 15 Aug. 1934-7 Mar. 1947
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/4/11
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong; Murray, Little & Knox, solicitors, Annan, Dumfriesshire; Mrs Mabel Christian Simpson (C.W. Dickson's daughter); Walker & Sharpe, writers, Dumfriesshire; and others, regarding the estate and trust of C.W. Dickson. There are also related papers, including accounts current of C.W. Dickson, deceased, and the estate of C.W. Dickson with Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and three copies of an undated memorandum...
Dates:
15 Aug. 1934-7 Mar. 1947
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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Extracts from business correspondence, circa 1939 (copies of originals of 1887-1939)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K27
Scope and Contents
Typescript copies of letters regarding a wide range of business interests in China, Japan, Russia and elsewhere, 1887-1939 (mostly 1903-1911). The correspondents are John Bell-Irving, C.W. Dickson, W.J. Gresson, Sir R.W.B. Jardine, Henry Keswick, J.J. Keswick, David Landale, William Keswick, John Macgregor and C.H. Ross. There is no indication of when the folder was compiled. It is labelled on the front cover 'No 23. Extracts of interest from S/o Correspondence &c'.
Dates:
circa 1939 (copies of originals of 1887-1939)
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.
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Letters from Great Britain, 1898-1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/D1/1/6
Scope and Contents
A small set of press copies of letters from William Keswick to C.W. Dickson, Hong Kong; G.L. Montgomery, New York; R. Hansa[r] & Co. Basle; and A.D. Walker, New York. There is no place date, but the letters were probably written from Great Britain.
Dates:
1898-1907
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, 1905-1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K40
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous correspondence (including press copies) of Jardine, Matheson & Co. sent from Hong Kong, London, New York, Shanghai, Scotland, Yokohama and elsewhere. The correspondents include Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, New York and Shanghai; C.E. Anton; Carlo Beer; F.H. Bugbird; Chabrières, Morel et Cie; C.W. Dickson; F.B. Eastwood; Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation; Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Company Ltd; Sir R.W.B. Jardine; John Johnstone; Henry Keswick; William Keswick;...
Dates:
1905-1911
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
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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.
sub-subseries
Private and semi-official letters from London, 1887-1938
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/1
Scope and Contents
Copies of private and semi-official letters from Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Shanghai, with enclosed letters, telegrams and other papers. The volumes are numbered 1 to 20 (4 is missing), and are labelled 'China' on the spine (with the exception of the last volume). The later volumes include indexes. The correspondents include C.E. Anton, R.M. Austin, B.D.F. Beith, J.J. Bell-Irving, John Bell-Irving, D.G.M. Bernard, C.W. Dickson, W.J. Gresson, John...
Dates:
1887-1938
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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Semi-official correspondence, Apr. 1910-Sep. 1910
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K45
Scope and Contents
Typescript copies of semi-official letters from Hong Kong, Shanghai and Yokohama, with related documents, including telegrams, memoranda and Yokohama silk quotations. The letters are in bundles labelled 'Copies of Semi-Official Correspondence for Mr Wm. Keswick', each beginning with a contents page. The principal correspondents are F.H. Bugbird, Henry Keswick, David Landale and C.H. Ross. The other correspondents include C.E. Anton, J. Boyce-Kup, C. Bryner, C.W. Dickson, H. Hickling, W.F....
Dates:
Apr. 1910-Sep. 1910
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
sub-subseries
Semi-official letters from Hong Kong to New York, 1890-1913
sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/7
Scope and Contents
Original unnumbered semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine Matheson, New York, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents include E.A. Alford, C.E. Anton, J.J. Bell-Irving, C.W. Dickson, W.J. Gresson, Henry Keswick, J.J. Keswick, David Landale, G.L. Montgomery, A.R. Riddle, C.H. Ross and C.D. Walker.
Dates:
1890-1913
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.