Semi-official and private and confidential correspondence between Hankow, Hong Kong, London and Shanghai, 11 Feb. 1938-29 Dec. 1938
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hankow, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, divided into three sections:
1. Copies of semi-official correspondence regarding East Africa: nos 1-2 from E.W. Bovill, London, to J.J. Paterson, Hong Kong, 1 November-5 December 1938, and 1-3 from Paterson to Bovill, 21 November-29 December 1938. Paterson's third letter encloses a copy of a letter sent by him to J.A.R. King, Jardine, Matheson & Co. (East Africa) Ltd, Dar Es Salaam, 29 December 1938.
2. A copy of P. & C. letter S. 7. from D.G.M. Bernard, London, to J.H. Keswick, Shanghai, 11 February 1938, regarding 'Barter : Arms: & Heavy Industries'.
3. Original P. & C. letters nos 1-4 from W.S. Dupree, Hankow, to J.J. Paterson, Hong Kong, 14-26 March 1938, and copies of nos 1-11 from Paterson to Dupree, 4 March-29 July 1938, with enclosed letters and papers.
The correspondence is preceded by an index containing the following entries:
A: Aircraft (China) Ltd; Armaments - Aeroplanes.
C: China Merchants Steam Navigation Co.; Castlemilk.
H: Hais.
I: Indo-China - Kiawo.
M: Malley.
S: Summers; T.V. Soong.
Dates
- Creation: 11 Feb. 1938-29 Dec. 1938
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, but some damage by insects.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, June 1990.
General
Former reference: J33
Subject
- Bernard, Sir Dallas Gerald Mercer, 1888-1975 (1st Baronet, businessman) (Person)
- Bovill, Edward William, 1892-1966 (historian) (Person)
- Dupree, William Sherlock, 1881-1975 (businessman) (Person)
- Keswick, Sir John Henry, 1906-1982 (Knight, businessman) (Person)
- Paterson, John Johnstone, 1886-1971 (businessman) (Person)
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