Correspondence re W.J. Keswick, 4 Nov. 1932-5 Dec. 1941
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with and regarding W.J. Keswick. Much of the file is comprised of correspondence (including extracts of letters) between B.D.F. Beith, D.G.M. Bernard and J.J. Paterson, Matheson & Co. Ltd, and W.J. Keswick, Jardine Matheson, Shanghai. There is also correspondence of Keswick and Matheson & Co. Ltd with other correspondents, and other letters and papers, including a long report on general trading conditions at various China ports, 1933. The original ring-binder for the documents was labelled 'W. J. Keswick'.
Dates
- Creation: 4 Nov. 1932-5 Dec. 1941
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.
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Extent
1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, but the original ring-binder was damaged and the contents have been transferred to an envelope.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, 27 February 2012.
Repository Details
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