Correspondence with Chabrières, Morel et Cie, 1915-1923
Scope and Contents
Typescript copies of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Chabrières, Morel et Cie, Marseille, 22 May 1915-10 September 1920, regarding the agreement for the latter company to sell Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd's general products in France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the Adriatic and the Mediterranean. The correspondence is followed by a letter from M.M. Chabrières to David Landale, London, 6 October 1923, and a typescript copy of his reply of 11 October 1923, regarding the earlier correspondence and any implications for the agreement between Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd and Chabrières, Morel et Cie arising from the latter company conducting business in Belgium, Holland and Germany during 1920-1923. There is also a short manuscript note which describes Chabrières, Morel et Cie's business in these countries during this period. The envelope is labelled 'arrangement with Chabrieres, Morel et Cie (copies of correspondence) (China Produce)' and 'No. 2 Tin Box'. There is also a short note on the contents, dated June 1923.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-1923
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.
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
- Matheson and Co Ltd (Organization)
- Chabrières et Cie (Organization)
- Landale, David, 1868-1935 (businessman) (Person)
Repository Details
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