Silk
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Found in 100 Collections and/or Records:
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Silk adventure accounts: Shanghai, 30 May 1863-30 June 1863
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/6/6
Scope and Contents
Accounts of the first and second 'silk adventures in country', 30 June 1863, with a memorandum of a 'Silk Adventure up Country Account', dated Shanghai, 30 May 1863. The documents are signed by William Keswick and James Whittall.
Dates:
30 May 1863-30 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.
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Silk filature account: Shanghai, 30 June 1865
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/8/3
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 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.
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Silk filature account: Shanghai, 30 June 1866
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/9/3
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.
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Silk filature account: Shanghai, 30 June 1867-31 July 1867
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/10/3
Scope and Contents
An account of 30 June 1867, signed by F.B. Johnson, with an addition of 31 July 1867.
Dates:
30 June 1867-31 July 1867
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.
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Silk filature accounts: Shanghai, 31 Jan. 1863-30 June 1863
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/6/4
Scope and Contents
Signed by William Keswick and James Whittall.
Dates:
31 Jan. 1863-30 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.
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Silk filature accounts: Shanghai, 30 Apr. 1870-31 July 1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/13/2
Scope and Contents
Signed by F.B. Johnson.
Dates:
30 Apr. 1870-31 July 1870
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.
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Silk filature cash account: Shanghai, Feb. 1867-Mar. 1867
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/10/2
Scope and Contents
Signed by John Major.
Dates:
Feb. 1867-Mar. 1867
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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, 4 Oct. 1861-31 Dec. 1861
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/4/8
Scope and Contents
Signed by John Major.
Dates:
4 Oct. 1861-31 Dec. 1861
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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, Jan. 1862-Jan. 1863
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/5/2
Scope and Contents
Accounts for January-December 1862 (the December account dated 1 January 1863), with a receipted bill from D. Muirhead, shipwright, engineer and brass founder, to John Major, Poo-Tung (Pootung), 24 January 1862, and an attached document in Chinese, docketed as an account for packing silk.
Dates:
Jan. 1862-Jan. 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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, May 1864-July 1865
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/8/2
Scope and Contents
Signed by John Major.
Dates:
May 1864-July 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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, Aug. 1865-Jan. 1867
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/9/2
Scope and Contents
Silk filature cash accounts, August 1865-January 1867, signed by John Major, with an annotated filature account for 1865-1866.
Dates:
Aug. 1865-Jan. 1867
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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, Jan. 1863-Dec. 1863
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/6/2
Scope and Contents
Signed by John Major. The accounts for July and August are missing.
Dates:
Jan. 1863-Dec. 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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, Jan. 1864-Apr. 1864
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/7/2
Scope and Contents
Signed by John Major.
Dates:
Jan. 1864-Apr. 1864
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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, 30 June 1863-2 Feb. 1865
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/7/3
Scope and Contents
Accounts for 30 June-31 December 1863, with a letter from John Major to [William] Keswick, 2 February 1865.
Dates:
30 June 1863-2 Feb. 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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, 7 May 1868-Dec. 1868
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/11/2
Scope and Contents
Silk filature cash accounts, August-December 1868 (missing the account for November), with a memorandum of a filature account, 7 May 1868, including comments by John Major. The documents include reference to A. Major.
Dates:
7 May 1868-Dec. 1868
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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, 28 Feb. 1869-31 Dec. 1869
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/12/2
Scope and Contents
Signed by A. Major and John Major.
Dates:
28 Feb. 1869-31 Dec. 1869
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.
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Silk filature cash accounts: Shanghai, 28 Feb. 1870-31 May 1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/13/1
Scope and Contents
Signed by A. Major.
Dates:
28 Feb. 1870-31 May 1870
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.
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Silk stock lists, 9 Nov. 1894
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/149/3
Scope and Contents
Tables of '[Silk] Stock of Messrs Jardine, Matheson and Co. on the 31st October 1894', prepared by Chabrières, Morel and Co., Lyon, 15 pages.
Dates:
9 Nov. 1894
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.
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Storage receipt from Ayun, 1858
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/55
Scope and Contents
A storage receipt from Ayun of Yusheng [Hong] to Jardine for silk scarves, spring 1858.
Dates:
1858
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.
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Tea and silk accounts, 1854-1862
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/388
Scope and Contents
Accounts for tea and silk to England, giving invoice amounts and the conversion of the proceeds from sterling to dollars, and indicating profit and loss.
Dates:
1854-1862
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
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Telegraph codes for silk, 1875
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/225
Scope and Contents
Printed telegraph codes used by Jardine, Matheson & Co. for messages regarding silk, with many manuscript additions and amendments.
Dates:
1875
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
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Telegraph codes for silk, 1887
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/226a
Scope and Contents
Printed telegraph codes used by Jardine, Matheson & Co. for messages regarding silk, in French, with manuscript additions.
Dates:
1887
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
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Telegraph codes for silk, 1887
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/226b
Scope and Contents
Printed telegraph codes used by Jardine, Matheson & Co. for messages regarding silk, in French, with manuscript additions.
Dates:
1887
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
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Telegraph codes for silk, 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/227
Scope and Contents
Printed additions to telegraph codes used by Jardine, Matheson & Co. for messages regarding silk, for the exclusive use of Jardine Matheson, Canton.
Dates:
1889
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
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Up-country filature account: Shanghai, 12 Aug. 1865
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/8/4
Scope and Contents
An up-country filature account, signed by John Major, with an account of cocoons purchased up-country and sent fresh to Pootung. The documents include reference to fabric and silk filature.
Dates:
12 Aug. 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.