Miscellaneous correspondence, 1823 - 1828
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
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Extent
24 item(s) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2016-02-03 11:00:34+00:00
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