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Correspondence re Sir Robert Jardine, 1897-1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/K33

Scope and Contents

Originals and copies of correspondence between William Keswick, London, and James Steuart and J.C. & A. Steuart, Edinburgh, February-December 1905, regarding the late Sir Robert Jardine and related matters. The subjects includes Sir Robert's will; the deeds of partnership of Jardine, Matheson & Co., China, and Jardine, Matheson & Co., London; J.J.J. Keswick's Trust; and the possibility of Sir R.W.B. Jardine joining Matheson & Co. There is a copy of the last will and testament of Sir Robert Jardine, 5 December 1901, with codicils of 1902, which was enclosed with James Steuart's letter to William Keswick of 23 February 1905. There are also related notes, schedules and other documents, 1897-1905. The envelope is labelled 'Re Will of Sir Robert Jardine and correspondence re partnership) (Copy of will enclosed) 1905 & prior thereto'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1897-1905

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson & 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_permission_form.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 to some records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.

Extent

1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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