Business letters: Taiwanfoo, 1860-1901
Scope and Contents
The correspondents include Peter Anderson L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (of Edinburgh); Bain & Co.; China Sugar Refining Co. Ltd (China Sugar Refinery Co. Ltd); James C. Elles; Elles & Co.; 'Hong Kong Times'; Robert I. Lent (Imperial Maritime Customs); John McArthur (Captain of the 'Pet', 'Despatch' and 'Australia'); McPhail & Co.; Alexander Morrison (Captain of the 'Banshee' and 'Adventure'); Alexander Perceval; Thomas Preston ('Hong Kong Times'); George M. Thompson; Alfred Roper (Captain of the 'Salamander'); Captain Thomas Sullivan; Robert Swinhoe; William H. Taylor; and James Whittall.
Dates
- Creation: 1860-1901
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 565.
Extent
56 item(s) (56 letters)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- China Sugar Refining Co Ltd (Organization)
- Perceval, Alexander, 1821-1866 (merchant) (Person)
- Whittall, James, 1827-1893 (merchant) (Person)
- Swinhoe, Robert, 1836-1877 (diplomat and naturalist) (Person)
Repository Details
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