Silk
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 100 Collections and/or Records:
File
Abstract of silk invoices, 1868-1874
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/175
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
A wide range of accounts and other papers relating to Jardine, Matheson and Co., companies it owned or managed, and extraneous institutions.Much of the series is concerned with maritime trading, relating primarily to the consignment of goods, notably opium, and the range of expenses incurred by their transportation. Many of the volumes are undifferentiated by creator. However, there are some records relating to particular companies and traders. These include Robert Taylor (1-6),...
Dates:
1868-1874
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Abstract of silk invoices, 1874-1877
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/176
Scope and Contents
The volume is endorsed on the front cover 'Abstract Silk Invoices'.
Dates:
1874-1877
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Abstract of silk invoices, 1877-1880
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/177
Scope and Contents
The volume is endorsed on the front cover 'Abstract Silk Invoices'.
Dates:
1877-1880
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Abstract of silk invoices, 1886-1888
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/178
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
A wide range of accounts and other papers relating to Jardine, Matheson and Co., companies it owned or managed, and extraneous institutions.Much of the series is concerned with maritime trading, relating primarily to the consignment of goods, notably opium, and the range of expenses incurred by their transportation. Many of the volumes are undifferentiated by creator. However, there are some records relating to particular companies and traders. These include Robert Taylor (1-6),...
Dates:
1886-1888
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Accounts and balances re the Shanghai filature, 31 May 1894
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/119/10
Scope and Contents
Accounts and balances regarding the Ewo filature, Shanghai, comprising a balance sheet for business as at 30 April 1894; an abstract and summary of the building account on 30 April 1894; and a working account for the year ending 30 April 1894. The documents include reference to fabric and silk.
Dates:
31 May 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.
File
Articles of agreement of the Ewo Filature Association, 1882-1884
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/553*
Scope and Contents
Articles of agreement of the Ewo Filature Association, 11 July 1882, with a draft agreement, June 1884. There are also various documents in English and Chinese regarding losses, 1882-1884.
Dates:
1882-1884
Conditions Governing Access:
Unavailable due to condition.
Item
Bill from J. Reed, 1840-1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/93
Scope and Contents
An undated bill (in Chinese) from J. Reed to Ya-p'ei-she (Ya pei she) in Amoy for three chops of silk, including a new balance, with an English note on the back.
Dates:
1840-1900
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
Characters and valuations of silk, 1866-1871
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/141/2
Scope and Contents
Copies (including press copies) of characters and valuations of silk from Canton, Nagasaki, Shanghai and Yokohama. There are also memoranda regarding working numbers of bales of silk.
Dates:
1866-1871
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
Characters and valuations of tea and silk, 1872
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/144/1
Scope and Contents
Copies (mostly press copies) of characters and valuations of tea and silk shipped to Christchurch (New Zealand), Hong Kong, London, Lyon, Marseilles, Milan, New York, Rotterdam, San Francisco and Wellington; dated Canton, Foochow, Shanghai and Yokohama.
Dates:
1872
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
Characters and valuations of tea and silk, Mar. 1873-Dec. 1873
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/144/2
Scope and Contents
Copies (mostly press copies) of characters and valuations of tea and silk shipped primarily to London, but also to Lyon and New York; dated Canton, Foochow, Hankow, Shanghai and Yokohama.
Dates:
Mar. 1873-Dec. 1873
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
Characters and valuations of tea and silk, Mar. 1874-Dec. 1874
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/144/3
Scope and Contents
Copies (mostly press copies) of characters and valuations of tea and silk shipped to London and Lyon, with invoices, memoranda and reports; dated Canton, Foochow and Shanghai.
Dates:
Mar. 1874-Dec. 1874
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
Characters and valuations of tea and silk, Jan. 1874-Sep. 1876 (mostly 1875-1876)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/144/4
Scope and Contents
Copies (mostly press copies) of characters and valuations of tea and silk shipped to London, Lyon, Marseilles and Rotterdam, some or all on account of Jardine, Matheson & Co., with invoices and memoranda of classification. The documents are dated at various places, including Canton, Foochow, Hankow, London, Shanghai and Yokohama.
Dates:
Jan. 1874-Sep. 1876 (mostly 1875-1876)
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
Characters and valuations of tea and silk, Apr. 1875-Nov. 1876
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/144/5
Scope and Contents
Copies (including press copies) of characters and valuations of tea and silk shipped to London, Marseilles, Rotterdam and elsewhere on account of Jardine, Matheson & Co. and others, with related memoranda and reports; dated Canton, Foochow, Hankow, Macao, Shanghai and Yokohama.
Dates:
Apr. 1875-Nov. 1876
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
Characters and valuations of tea and silk, Dec. 1875-Jan. 1877
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/144/6
Scope and Contents
Copies (mostly press copies) of characters and valuations of tea and silk shipped to London, Marseilles, New York and Rotterdam, some or all on account of Jardine, Matheson & Co., with related memoranda; dated Amoy, Canton, Foochow, Macao, Shanghai and Yokohama.
Dates:
Dec. 1875-Jan. 1877
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
Characters and valuations of tea and silk, Jan. 1877-Jan. 1878
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/145/1
Scope and Contents
Copies (mostly press copies) of characters and valuations of tea and silk shipped to London, Lyon, Marseilles and elsewhere, with memoranda, reports and other items; dated Amoy, Canton, Foochow, Shanghai and Yokohama.
Dates:
Jan. 1877-Jan. 1878
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
Characters and valuations of tea and silk, 1878
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/145/2
Scope and Contents
Copies (including press copies) of characters and valuations of tea and silk shipped from the East on account of Jardine, Matheson & Co., mainly silk to Lyon and Marseilles and tea to London, with related memoranda.
Dates:
1878
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
Characters and valuations of tea and silk, Nov. 1880-Dec. 1881
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/145/3
Scope and Contents
Copies (mainly press copies) of characters and valuations of tea and silk shipped to London, Lyon, Marseilles, Melbourne, New York and Rotterdam on account of Jardine, Matheson & Co. and others; dated at various places, including Canton, Foochow, Hankow, Kiukiang, Shanghai and Yokohama.
Dates:
Nov. 1880-Dec. 1881
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
Cheong silk account, 1876
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/400
Scope and Contents
The silk account of E. Ou Cheong, Canton.
Dates:
1876
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Correspondence re Japan silk, 21 Feb. 1947-11 Nov. 1947
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/20/3/8
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '6b. Outports: Japan Silk', and is divided into two sections:1. General: correspondence (including telegrams and extracts of letters) between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, Jardine Matheson, Yokohama, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with related letters and papers, including letters from Durant, Bevan & Co. Ltd, Macclesfield, to Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, 21 February-11 November...
Dates:
21 Feb. 1947-11 Nov. 1947
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 silk, 1929-1942
sub-sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/3/12/7
Scope and Contents
From the sub-sub-subseries:
Copies and extracts of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, regarding particular produce and commodities, with related letters and papers.
Dates:
1929-1942
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 silk, 1947-1964
sub-sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/27
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence of Jardine, Matheson &Co. Ltd and Matheson & Co. Ltd regarding the firms' business activities in relation to silk, with related letters and papers, including correspondence of Durant, Bevan & Co. Ltd, a firm of silk importers which was acquired by Matheson & Co. Ltd.
Dates:
1947-1964
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 silk, 7 Jan. 1950-14 Dec. 1950
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/10/4/9
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1950/51 Silk (1)' and '9. Exports', and is divided into five sections:1. General: correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, and Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Ltd, New York, with extracts from telephone conversations between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Shanghai, 31 January-22 November 1950. There is also a letter from Frank W. Kunze Co. Inc., New York, to Max G. Potter, Jardine Matheson, Yokohama, 10 August 1950,...
Dates:
7 Jan. 1950-14 Dec. 1950
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 silk, 1947-1949
sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/23
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:
1947-1949
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 silk and switch operations, 17 May 1953-31 Dec. 1953
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/10/5/8
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1952/53 Exports Switch Operations and Silk' and '8. Exports', and is divided into two sections:1. Silk: semi-official letters no. 123 from Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and no. 133 from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, 17 October 1953, with related papers, including a letter from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Morel-Journel & Cie, Lyons, 15 September 1953, and a reply of 22 September 1953,...
Dates:
17 May 1953-31 Dec. 1953
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 silk and tea, 11 Feb. 1952-30 Nov. 1953
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/16/3/5
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1952/53 Japan Tea Silk' and '5. Japan', and is divided into two sections:1. Silk: correspondence (including extracts of letters) between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with related letters and papers, including correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and J.R. Geigy S.A., Basle, 11 February 1952-30 November 1953.2. Tea: correspondence (including extracts of letters) between...
Dates:
11 Feb. 1952-30 Nov. 1953
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.