Asia (continent)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 16197 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter relating to Captain Lake, 1828-03-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/19/23
Scope and Contents
2 pages.
Dates:
1828-03-18
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter sent to the Governor, Nobles, and Ministers of Yoong-gyee [? from the King of Burma], 1825 - 1841
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/3/3
Scope and Contents
English translation.14 pages.
Dates:
1825 - 1841
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter signed William Cox, 1827-05-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/19/13
Scope and Contents
2 pages.
Dates:
1827-05-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter to Captain Burney, with regard to interview with the King of Quedah, 1827-05-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/21
Scope and Contents
2 sheets.
Dates:
1827-05-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter to Frederic Hartley, 1942-12-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 77/1/8
Scope and Contents
An unposted letter to Diana Hartley's brother Frederic written on the 4th and 5th January 1942, describing her move from Bangalore to Delhi. There is a postscript describing wartime conditions in Delhi. There is no indication of when this copy was made.
Dates:
1942-12-29
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter to G. Swinton, 1834-06-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/19/3
Scope and Contents
8 pages.
Dates:
1834-06-24
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter to Henry Burney from A. Balhetchet, 1827-04-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/19/12
Scope and Contents
4 pages.
Dates:
1827-04-26
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter to Henry Burney signed A. Balhetchet, with reference to relations of press with Government, 1827-09-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/19/11
Scope and Contents
8 pages.
Dates:
1827-09-24
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter to Lieutenant-General Sir John Glubb, 1958 - 1963
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/4/33/21
Scope and Contents
A letter discussing the importance of political propaganda, illustrated by Churchill's success in countering a pro-Indonesian propaganda campaign in Kelantan during 1946-1947.
Dates:
1958 - 1963
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this file must be viewed on microfilm reel 8227C.
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Letter to Lord Amherst containing memorandum of the various points which appear in the public records as desirable for the interests of this Presidency and to be obtained through negotiation with the Court of Siam, 1824-10-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/2
Scope and Contents
14 pages.
Dates:
1824-10-19
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter to Malcolm Thomson, 1945 - 1965
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/4/33/29
Scope and Contents
Draft of an undated letter objecting to Thomson's treatment of the fall of Malaya in his book 'Life and Times of Winston Churchill', which according to Churchill, neglected the contribution to its defence made by Malaya's Volunteers and other civil defence forces.
Dates:
1945 - 1965
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this collection must be read on Cambridge Digital Library or Master Microfilm Reel 8227C.
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Letter to R. Fullerton, 1823-10-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/19/1
Scope and Contents
2 pages.
Dates:
1823-10-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter to Sir George Maxwell, 1952-03-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/4/33/35
Scope and Contents
Letter expressing Churchill's disagreement with Maxwell's criticism of the Malayan Civil Service in the 'Daily Telegraph' of 4 Mar. 1952 (2 copies, 4 sheets).
Dates:
1952-03-29
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this file must be viewed on microfilm reel 8228C.
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Letter to the Secretary to the Penang Government, 1825-11-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 65/4/19/2
Scope and Contents
10 pages.
Dates:
1825-11-08
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters, 1923-01-19 - 1924-01-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 36/4/12
Scope and Contents
These letters document Bell’s service as Governor of Mauritius and include the following subjects: descriptions of his accommodation, social life and leisure; work routine, official duties, colleagues, other officials, political factions, constitutional questions and Mauritius’s peoples; improvements in housing, education, sanitation and health; finance, economic initiatives and trade policy; and the views of the press (75 sheets).
Dates:
1923-01-19 - 1924-01-01
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters, 2008-02 - 2008-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30469L/2
Scope and Contents
Copies of three letters from Satwant Singh Suman to David Le Breton and Rachel Rowe describing his father's emigration from India to East Africa and his career in the East African Railways.
Dates:
2008-02 - 2008-11
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters, 1941-05-17 - 1946-06-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 364/1/4
Scope and Contents
This section discusses Benson’s experience during the Second World War. He was an Early Defence Local Volunteer before being called up in May 1941 to serve with the Royal Engineers. In Oct. 1943 he travelled to India, to join Queen Victoria’s Own Madras Sappers and Miners, where he trained Indian army recruits. In early 1944, Benson transferred to the West African Engineers, although he continued to serve in India. He was based at a number of locations, including camps in Bangalore,...
Dates:
1941-05-17 - 1946-06-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters concerning Changi and Sime Road civilian internment camps, 1967-07-01 - 1967-07-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/12/25
Scope and Contents
Two letters from Hugh Bryson to Harry Miller commenting upon incidents recorded in Miller's manuscript describing internment (2 sheets).
Dates:
1967-07-01 - 1967-07-08
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this collection must be read on Cambridge Digital Library or Master Microfilm Reel 8237.
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Letters from Ceylon, 1911 - 1949
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 49/1/2
Scope and Contents
Seven letters relating to Rice's time in Ceylon, 1911-1912, written mainly to his mother and including some letters written during his journey out. The letters are accompanied by press cuttings from Ceylon newspapers, 1912 and 1949.
Dates:
1911 - 1949
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters from Hugh Le Fleming to Florence Le Fleming, 1932
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 371/1/4
Scope and Contents
14 letters.
Dates:
1932
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters from Hugh Le Fleming to Florence Le Fleming, 1933
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 371/1/5
Scope and Contents
11 letters.
Dates:
1933
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters from Hugh Le Fleming to Florence Le Fleming, 1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 371/1/6
Scope and Contents
10 letters.
Dates:
1934
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letters from Hugh Le Fleming to Florence Le Fleming, 1929 - 1941
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 371/1
Scope and Contents
The collection includes original letters from Le Fleming to his mother Florence, known in the family as 'FM’. Subjects include Le Fleming’s travel to Malaya and within the region for work and leisure; descriptions of his duties and colleagues at the FMSR in Ipoh and Kula Lumpur; friends and social life; painting and design; holidays in Europe; the Malay and Chinese people; Malaya’s landscape, butterflies, botany and wildlife; training with the FMS Volunteer forces; and the deteriorating...
Dates:
1929 - 1941
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters from Hugh Le Fleming to Florence Le Fleming, 1930
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 371/1/2
Scope and Contents
13 letters.
Dates:
1930
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters from Hugh Le Fleming to Florence Le Fleming, 1931
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 371/1/3
Scope and Contents
12 letters.
Dates:
1931
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).