Papers on John Currie's estate, 1851-1858
Scope and Contents
A wrapper labelled 'Letters of Administration of the Estate of John Currie deceased in favour of Floriano Antonio Rangel', containing documents regarding the estate of the late John Currie. The papers include, among others, a discharge granted by Currie's father, John Currie of Birchburn, Arran, Scotland, and others to F.A. Rangel and Matheson & Co. from all claims relating to the estate, 1855; accounts for the estate; and a letter from Peter Sillars to Rangel, December 1855.
Dates
- Creation: 1851-1858
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 the wrapper has damage by insects.
Subject
- Currie, John, c 1817-1851 (merchant) (Person)
Repository Details
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