Shipping notices, 1860-1862
Scope and Contents
Shipping notices from Jardine, Matheson & Co [Hong Kong], with marks and initials of readers. The notices include advertisements of and for vessels for freight and charter, and of coal for sale; notices of the arrival and despatch of vessels; and notices of consignees of goods. The documents include reference to the 'Fiery Cross' and 'Reiver'.
Dates
- Creation: 1860-1862
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Extent
c. 135 item(s) (c. 135 items)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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