Assignment of land at Victoria, 1844
Scope and Contents
An assignment in trust by Farquhar Macqueen to Donald Matheson and William Stewart of a piece of land at Victoria, Hong Kong, 13 February 1844. There is also a copy of a memorial of 1 March 1844 of an assignment of lease by way of mortgage, also made on 13 February, whereby Macqueen assigned the Victoria land to Alexander Matheson as security for a debt.
Dates
- Creation: 1844
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
2 item(s) (2 items)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Matheson, Donald, 1819-1901 (merchant) (Person)
- Stewart, William, d 1846 (merchant) (Person)
Repository Details
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