Memoranda and accounts: Manila, 1834-1894
Scope and Contents
The documents are in English and Spanish, and include memoranda of charges on goods; a memorandum regarding a cargo of rice; a statement of the affairs of John Shillaber; a deed of co-partnership between Eugenio de Otadui, John Shillaber and James Adam Smith, 8 November 1838; a proposed circular regarding the continued existence of E. de Otadui & Co., in contradiction of an advertisement issued by James Adam Smith (2 copies); a bill for provisions presented to Sir Thomas Cochrane; an instrument of protest and declaration made by the master and two other crew members of the 'Aallotar', 1865; a memorandum headed 'Manila Mint', regarding the purity and value of gold; invoices and memoranda regarding B.A. Barretto & Co.; and a memorandum of insurance policies covering property in Mandaloyan, 1894. The documents include reference to Thomas Cochrane; Samuel Jeremiah Foster; G. Mackrill Smith; Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation; Smith, Macleod & Co.; 'Aallotar'; coconut oil; diplomacy; and shipping.
Dates
- Creation: 1834-1894
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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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. 35 item(s) (c. 35 items)
Language of Materials
English
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