Cotton
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:
File
Accounts of weights of cotton, Mar. 1842
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/118/20
Scope and Contents
Accounts of weights of cotton delivered to the 'Footois Purser'. The accounts may originate from Canton.
Dates:
Mar. 1842
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_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.
sub-sub-sub-subseries
Correspondence re cotton, 1952-1968
sub-sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/9
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence of Matheson & Co. Ltd, Jardine Matheson & Co. Ltd and Jardine Waugh Ltd, and related letters and papers regarding the firms' business activities in relation to cotton.
Dates:
1952-1968
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_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.
sub-sub-subseries
Correspondence re Cotton & Fibre Department, 1954-1955
sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/6
Scope and Contents
From the sub-subseries:
Selected semi-official correspondence between Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd, Matheson & Co. Ltd and Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd (and its successors) regarding particular subjects, with related letters and papers. Some files are comprised solely of non-correspondence.
Dates:
1954-1955
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_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.
File
Correspondence re cotton textiles, 4 Apr. 1949-12 May 1963
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/11
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Tokyo; correspondence of Matheson & Co. Ltd and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Kobe and Tokyo, with Durant, Bevan & Co. Ltd, Macclesfield and Manchester; correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and other correspondents, including the Bleachers' Association Ltd, Manchester, Gordon, Woodroffe & Co. Ltd, London, and John Swire & Sons Ltd,...
Dates:
4 Apr. 1949-12 May 1963
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_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.
File
Correspondence re Liverpool Uganda Cotton Agency, 9 June 1958-19 Aug. 1958
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/2/1/72
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and telegrams exchanged between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with related letters and papers, including correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Smith, Coney & Barrett Ltd, cotton and general produce brokers, Liverpool, and Lane, Crawford Ltd, general merchants, importers and exporters, Hong Kong. The ring-binder is labelled '1958 Private & Confidential Liverpool/Uganda Cotton Agency' and is numbered 69.
Dates:
9 June 1958-19 Aug. 1958
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_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.
Item
Cotton, 1873-07-13 - 1882-07-13
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 209.13: 16
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; also as coversheet for previous item; on reverse of Sir Francis Darwin draft text of 'Fertilisation' ch 11 p 15 later 729
(Note)
Dates:
1873-07-13 - 1882-07-13
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Item
Cotton account: Shanghai, 30 June 1865
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/8/9
Scope and Contents
Signed by William Keswick.
Dates:
30 June 1865
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_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.
Item
Cotton account: Shanghai, 30 June 1866
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/9/5
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
A wide range of accounts and other business papers from China, Hong Kong, Japan and other places relating to Jardine, Matheson & Co. and associated companies and individuals. The papers include abstracts; balances and trial balances; bills of exchange; current accounts; delivery orders; disbursements accounts; documents regarding the 'Hong Kong Times' and 'Daily Advertiser'; invoices; payment orders, cash vouchers and cheques; receipts; reports on merchandise; sales accounts; valuations...
Dates:
30 June 1866
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_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.
File
Cotton account: Shanghai, 29 Oct. 1864-1865
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/7/7
Scope and Contents
A closed cotton account, 29 October 1864, signed by William Keswick, with an open statement for the 1864-1865 account.
Dates:
29 Oct. 1864-1865
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_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.
File
Cotton accounts: London, 23 June 1863-24 June 1863
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/6/39
Scope and Contents
Accounts for cotton shipped on various vessels. The documents include reference to Edward Whittall; Moncreiff, Grove & Co.; 'Gorilla'; and the 'Palmerston'.
Dates:
23 June 1863-24 June 1863
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_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.
File
Cotton accounts: Tientsin, 30 Nov. 1865-6 Dec. 1865
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/8/20
Scope and Contents
Accounts of cotton purchases. The documents include reference to Fergusson & Co.
Dates:
30 Nov. 1865-6 Dec. 1865
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_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.
Fonds
Diaries of Sir William Himbury
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 404
Content Description
Manuscript diaries written by Sir William Himbury relating to his trips to West Africa in late 19th and early 20th century. Himbury travelled in his capacity as a superintendent of cables and telegrams initially, and later on behalf of the British Cotton Growing Association (BCGA) to gther intelligence on cotton growing and trade. There is also an article on Empire cotton (1905), manuscript notes on the Egba peoples and a folder of biographical notes assembled by the donor.
Dates:
1871 - 1955
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
File
Draft letters on opium and cotton sales, circa 1845
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/119/11
Scope and Contents
Fragmentary drafts of letters to merchants in India, possibly from Jardine, Matheson & Co., regarding sales of opium and cotton in China, action taken with inferior opium, and the state of the market, undated [c. 1840s?], possibly originating from Canton or Hong Kong.
Dates:
circa 1845
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_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.
File
Letter from Cheongsoon, 1850-1900
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/80
Scope and Contents
A letter in two parts from Cheongsoon (Ch'ang-shun, Changshun) to Mr Hsiao-jen (Xiaoren) instructing that the cotton yarn and camlet bought from Matheson should be taken to Cheongsoon hong (Ch'ang- shun, Changshun) if a ship can be found for this purpose. The year is not given.
Dates:
1850-1900
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_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.
File
Market reports: Canton and Hong Kong, Jan. 1871-Dec. 1871
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G63/2
Scope and Contents
Market reports and circulars from Canton and Hong Kong, including issues of 'Jameson & Barton's Opium Report' (with an account of the opium market for the years 1865-1870); 'Wm. K. Hughes' Market Report'; 'Freight Circular'; 'Exchange Circular'; 'China Freight Report'; and 'J. P. N. da Silva's Cotton Market Report'. There are also quotations of exchange and bullion; a report to the shareholders of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, March 1871; and memoranda of charters and...
Dates:
Jan. 1871-Dec. 1871
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.
File
Market reports: Canton and Hong Kong, Jan. 1877-Dec. 1877
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G65/1
Scope and Contents
Market reports and circulars from Canton and Hong Kong, including issues of 'W. Kerfoot Hughes' Market Report'; 'J. P. N. da Silva's Cotton Market Report'; 'Exchange Circular'; 'Freight Circular'; 'Shanghai Price Current and Market Report'; 'Hughes & Legge's Market Report'; and 'Thomas & Mercer's Canton Market Report'. There are also memoranda of ships' cargoes and exports; quotations of silk for Bombay from Canton; and two market reports from Shanghai, January 1877.
Dates:
Jan. 1877-Dec. 1877
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.
File
Market reports: Canton, Hong Kong and Macao, Jan. 1880-Dec. 1880
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G66/1
Scope and Contents
Bound and disbound market reports and circulars from Canton, Hong Kong and Macao, including issues of the 'Exchange Circular'; 'Hughes & Legge's Market Report'; 'J. P. N. da Silva's Cotton Market Report'; 'Freight Circular'; and 'Canton Market Report'. There are also quotations of silk for Bombay from Canton, and memoranda of ships' cargoes and exports.
Dates:
Jan. 1880-Dec. 1880
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.
File
Memorandum on damaged cotton, 17 Nov. 1830
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/127/5
Scope and Contents
Two copies of a memorandum regarding damage to a shipment of cotton, dated Canton. The documents include reference to Christopher Fearon; William Haylett; Joseph Hollingworth; Kingqua; John Laurence; Roe; and Magniac & Co.
Dates:
17 Nov. 1830
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_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.
File
Miscellaneous commercial information, circa 1824-circa 1903
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G85
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous printed commercial information in the form of circulars, periodicals, reports and supplements from throughout the world. Some documents are in French. The publications include 'Bulletin de l'Union des Marchands de Soie de Lyon'; 'The Calcutta Exchange Gazette and Daily Advertiser'; 'Calcutta Gazette Extra'; 'The Ceylon Times, Extraordinary'; 'Commercial Supplement to the "Newcastle Pilot"' (Australia); 'Daily Press Shipping Extra' (Hong Kong); 'Dixson's Hongkong...
Dates:
circa 1824-circa 1903
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.
File
Monthly reports of the Cotton & Fibre Department, 1955-1967
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/9/78/8/5
Scope and Contents
Monthly reports of the Cotton & Fibre Department, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, for April-May 1955, February-December 1957 and January 1959-January 1963 and a report for the period 1 April-31 December 1955. The early reports are accompanied by summaries of the department's financial position and 'guestimates' of estimated gain. From January 1962 the reports include the following appendices:Appendix III A. Statements of gross turnover and profit.Appendix III B. Monthly...
Dates:
1955-1967
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_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.
File
Notes on opium and cotton sales, 1849-1854
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/118/22
Scope and Contents
Notebooks containing notes on sales of opium and cotton, possibly relating to Canton.
Dates:
1849-1854
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_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.
Item
Notice from Hsu Fa-mao, 1850-1920
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/133
Scope and Contents
A notice from Hsu Fa-mao (Xu Famao) to 50 shops inviting them to the Silk and Tea Guild for a hearing of the issue at stake between his shop and Ewo Co. with regard to compensation for substandard cotton yarn. The document is in four parts: title, text, a copy of the guarantee note dated in the 4th month and 16th day, and the 50 shop names. The year is not given.
Dates:
1850-1920
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_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.
File
Papers re Ewo Cotton Mills, Kung Yik Cotton Mill and Yangtszepoo Cotton Mill, 1931-1945
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/9/37
Dates:
1931-1945
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_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.
File
Prices current and market reports, Jan. 1869-Dec. 1869
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G28
Scope and Contents
Bound and disbound prices current and market reports from London, Liverpool, Manchester, Sunderland, Glasgow, Brussels, Cognac, Venice and Cape Town, including issues of 'Corrie & Co.'s Weekly Produce Circular'; 'Wm. Jas. Hy. Thompson's Overland Circular of Colonial & Foreign Produce'; 'S. Rucker & Co.'s Monthly Price Current'; 'Brookes & Faith's Monthly Price Current'; 'Fred. Huth & Co.'s Tea Price Current'; 'Thornton, Slingsby & Co.'s Market Report'; 'Richmond &...
Dates:
Jan. 1869-Dec. 1869
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.
File
Prices current and market reports, Jan. 1869-Dec. 1869
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G29
Scope and Contents
Disbound prices current and market reports from London, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris, Brussels, Calcutta and elsewhere. The items are in English, French and Spanish, and include issues of 'Lewis & Peat's Fortnightly Price Current'; 'Barber, Nephew & Co.'s Weekly Circular'; 'Fortnightly Circular for Bombay, Calcutta and China Mails'; 'F.W. Cosens' Monthly Circular'; 'H. de Faulong's Half-yearly Circular'; 'Nissen, Parker & Arnold's Circular'; 'Burn's Monthly...
Dates:
Jan. 1869-Dec. 1869
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.