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Holcombe, Chester, 1844-1912 (United States diplomat)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1844 - 1912

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

 File

Letter from Charles Maude, 17 Apr. 1884-18 Apr. 1884

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Parkes 1/M15
Scope and Contents

A letter from Peking, 17 April 1884, with a copy of a circular letter from Chester Holcombe, Peking, to the members of the diplomatic body in Peking, 18 April 1884.

Dates: 17 Apr. 1884-18 Apr. 1884
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Any person wishing to consult the collection must obtain written permission from Matheson and Co. Ltd, 3 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9AQ. Applicants may submit their request using the standard Jardine Matheson letter of application, which is available from the Manuscripts Reading Room and via the University Library web pages at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_permission_form.pdf. They should state specifically on the form that they desire access to the Parkes Papers.
 Item

Letter from Chester Holcombe, 14 May 1883

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Parkes 1/H126
Scope and Contents

A letter from Peking to Arthur Davenport.

Dates: 14 May 1883
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Any person wishing to consult the collection must obtain written permission from Matheson and Co. Ltd, 3 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9AQ. Applicants may submit their request using the standard Jardine Matheson letter of application, which is available from the Manuscripts Reading Room and via the University Library web pages at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_permission_form.pdf. They should state specifically on the form that they desire access to the Parkes Papers.