Testimonials and character references, 1847-1884
Scope and Contents
Manuscript copies of testimonials and character references: 1. A letter of good character for Dr A. Gregg by citizens of Whampoa, 12 March 1855. 2. A testimonial for William Dixon, clerk and storekeeper, by Dangar, Gilchrist & Co., Sydney, 24 January 1864. 3. Two testimonials for Edward Verril by the Daily Press Office, Hong Kong, 5 July 1866, and Talbot & Co., Hong Kong, 1 May 1867. 4. A character reference for John Burnett Jack, clerk, by Arch. Stewart & Co., Glasgow, March 1884.
Dates
- Creation: 1847-1884
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
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from Series F.
Repository Details
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