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Staunton, Sir George Thomas, 1781-1859 (2nd Baronet, MP and orientalist)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1781 - 1859

Biography

Sir George Thomas Staunton (1781-1859), second baronet, Sinologist and politician

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

 Item

Letter to Georgie, circa 1855

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Parkes 33/5
Scope and Contents

A letter from Parkes to 'Georgie', dated 'Monday' (1855?), followed by a list of 'Harry's friends' on the reverse, written partly in Parkes' hand, including Sir John Patteson, Sir George Staunton, the Revd Gregory Birch Boraston (Vicar of Wendron) and the Revd Richard Wanstall (Rector of Norton Canes).

Dates: circa 1855
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Any person wishing to consult the collection must obtain written permission from Matheson and Co. Ltd. Applicants may submit their request an application form which is available from the Manuscripts Reading Room and via the University Library web pages at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. They should state specifically on the form that they desire access to the Parkes Papers.
 File

to Cadell & Davies, 16 Feb 1803

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8200/C1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Early 19th century letters.

Dates: 16 Feb 1803
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).