Hong Kong
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Sub-Series
Letters from Augustine Heard & Co., 1864-1875
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/C58
Scope and Contents
Press copies of letters from Augustine Heard & Co., Hong Kong (1-3) and Foochow (4-11), to various correspondents or concerning particular subjects. Jardine, Matheson & Co. maintained a long correspondence with the firm, and acted as trustee for the liquidation of the company in 1875.
Dates:
1864-1875
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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_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 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.