Letters from W. Keswick, H. Magniac and J. Whittall, Jan. 1872-Dec. 1872
Scope and Contents
Press copies of letters from William Keswick, Herbert Magniac and James Whittall, Hong Kong, to correspondents in Foochow. Most of the letters are addressed to William Paterson, but there are also some to Alexander Forbes Angus. The bundle also includes a few letters to John Dodd, Tamsui, and Edmund Pye, Amoy. An accompanying label describes the contents of the bundle as 'Private Letters to Foochow 1872'.
Dates
- Creation: Jan. 1872-Dec. 1872
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
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, but some damage from the ink.
Subject
Repository Details
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