Correspondence and papers on timber shipments, 1845
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, accounts and memoranda regarding the shipment of timber from Manila by E. de Otadui & Co. for the Hong Kong Government. The correspondents include Major Edward Aldrich; A. Boate; E. de Otadui & Co.; Jardine Matheson, East Point; Donald Matheson; Office of Ordnance, Victoria; and Royal Engineers Office, Victoria. The bundle includes many accounts current of Major Aldrich, for the Hong Kong Government, with E. de Otadui & Co.
Dates
- Creation: 1845
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.
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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