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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1823 - 1828

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/19

Scope and Contents

Much of the correspondence relates to an article printed in the 'Penang Gazette' on 17 April 1827, written by Captain Lake, Inspector-General of Plans at Penang, criticising the treaty the that Burney had recently negotiated with Siam [Thailand]. Several of the letters were written by William Cox, the editor of the paper. Burney's complaints to the Government of India were upheld.

Dates

  • Creation: 1823 - 1828

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Extent

24 item(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2016-02-03 11:00:34+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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