Correspondence on Japan, 1906-1913
Scope and Contents
Manuscript and typescript originals, copies and extracts of letters from Great Britain, Hong Kong and Yokohama regarding various aspects of business in Japan. The correspondents include F.H. Bugbird; C.W. Dickson; W.J. Gresson; H.V. Henson; Henry Keswick; William Keswick; and Sir W.G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd. Much of the correspondence concerns mining, including the Ogurazawa Mines. Other subjects include coal, silk and tea, and the firm Armstrong & Vickers. There is also an undated memorandum on market conditions for tea.
Dates
- Creation: 1906-1913
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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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 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Sir W G Armstrong, Whitworth and Co Ltd (Organization)
- Keswick, William, 1834-1912 (merchant) (Person)
- Dickson, Charles Wedderburn, 1863-1934 (merchant) (Person)
- Gresson, William Jardine, 1869-1934 (businessman) (Person)
- Keswick, Henry, 1870-1928 (businessman) (Person)
Repository Details
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