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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

  • 1823 - 1828

Conditions Governing Access

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).

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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