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Will of Andrew Johnstone, 1836

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F22/9

Scope and Contents

A copy of the last will and testament of Andrew Johnstone, resident in China, dated Canton, 21 March 1836. There is a wrapper including a note by Johnstone: 'To be opened in case of need by Wm Jardine Henry Wright or Alexr Matheson Esqrs'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1836

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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 item(s) (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, but a section at the bottom of the document, including some of the text, is missing.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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