Letters from India, June 1842-Dec. 1843
Scope and Contents
Copies of letters and circulars from correspondents in Bombay and other parts of India to Jardine Matheson, Macao, with a few letters to Alexander Matheson (of Jardine Matheson, Macao), and related accounts and certificates of survey concerning tea. The authors include Framjee Cowasjee; Cursetjee Ardaseer & Co.; Bhimjee Deneraz; Forbes, Forbes & Co.; Dhunjeebhoy Framjee; J.R. Hadow; Huttasung Kesrising & Co.; Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, Sons & Co.; Rustomjee Jejeebhoy; M.T. Kays; H.H. Lindsay; Maddonjee Nanjee & Co.; Magniac, Jardine & Co.; James Matheson; W.R. Merritt; Karrumchund Premchund; and Remington & Co. There are also copies and extracts of letters from correspondents in Great Britain to Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy and Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, Sons & Co., Bombay.
Dates
- Creation: June 1842-Dec. 1843
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
General
Former references: D1/4/1; D1/41/6
Repository Details
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