Letters to B.A. Barretto and James Ryan, Nov. 1839-May 1840
Scope and Contents
Copies of letters from correspondents at Hong Kong, Macao, Toonkoo Bay and Whampoa to B.A. Barretto and James Ryan, Canton (members of Jardine, Matheson & Co.). The authors include William Sprott Boyd; David Cushman; A. Furdoonjee; Gribble, Hughes & Co.; Bomanjee Hasonjee; Framjee Jamsetjee; Jardine Matheson, Toonkoo; Andres Molbye; Thomas Podé [William Sprott Boyd]; Heerjeebhoy Rustomjee; John Shillaber; and Santiago Thomasen [pseudonym of Sir James Matheson]. There are also related accounts and a few letters to other individuals, including Captain Burd and John Shillaber.
Dates
- Creation: Nov. 1839-May 1840
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
Moderate condition, including damage by damp and insects.
General
Former reference: D1/4/7; D1/41/5
Repository Details
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