Tea
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 149 Collections and/or Records:
File
Abstract of invoices, 1857-1868
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/174
Scope and Contents
The volume is endorsed on the front cover 'Abstracts from silk invoices'. It also includes invoices for tea, treasure and other goods.
Dates:
1857-1868
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Abstract of London tea invoices, 1872-1874
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/170
Scope and Contents
The volume is endorsed on the front cover 'Abstract of London Tea Invoices. Season 1872/73-73/74', and gives invoice number; date; ship; marks; numbers; packages; type of tea price; exchange and costs; sales; valuations of the taster, J. Williams and the broker; and remarks. There is an index by ship.
Dates:
1872-1874
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Abstract of tea invoices, 1882-1884
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/171
Scope and Contents
The volume is endorsed on the front cover 'Abstract Tea Invoices 1882-1883, 1883-1884', and is indexed by ship.
Dates:
1882-1884
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Abstract of tea invoices, 1883-1884
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/172
Scope and Contents
The volume is endorsed on the front cover 'Additional Abstract Tea Invoices 1883-1884', and is indexed by ship.
Dates:
1883-1884
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Abstract of tea invoices, 1884-1885
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/173
Scope and Contents
The volume is endorsed on the front cover 'Abstract Tea Invoices 1884-1885', and is indexed by ship.
Dates:
1884-1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Account sales for tea, 1870-1874
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7/380
Scope and Contents
A guard book containing account sales, mostly for tea sold in England on joint account with Augustine Heard & Co., Foochow, but also for tea consigned to New York and Melbourne.
Dates:
1870-1874
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
File
Balance sheets and accounts of Hälssen Tea Sales Ltd, 1955-1969 (covering 1954-1967)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/9/53
Dates:
1955-1969 (covering 1954-1967)
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
Characters and valuations of tea, 1870-1871
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/141/3
Scope and Contents
Copies (including press copies) of characters and valuations of tea from Amoy, Canton, Foochow, Hong Kong and Shanghai. There are also accounts of costs of duties paid on tea.
Dates:
1870-1871
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.
Item
Contract from Huang P'ei-chang, 1857
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/54
Scope and Contents
A contract from Huang P'ei-chang (Huang Peizhang) to Jardine, Matheson & Co. for $30,000, 24 April 1857, for the purchase tea in Hupei (Hubei province) and its transportation to Kwangtung and Shanghai jointly with I-t'ai ch'a-chuang (Yitai chazhuang). One copy of the contract was to be kept by Wu Tsung-fan (Wu Zongfan), witnessed by Ya-chu (Ya Zhu).
Dates:
1857
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 CeyTea, 1962-1966
sub-sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/65
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence of Matheson & Co. Ltd and other papers relating to the company's partnership in CeyTea Holding G.m.b.H., Hamburg, described in the company's articles of association (found in the first file) as an enterprise for 'the import and trading with teas of all descriptions, particularly under the trade mark "CeyTea", the advertising for tea, the obtaining of tea gardens, the buying and the operating of tea manufacturing plants and the participation in similar companies...
Dates:
1962-1966
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 CeyTea (London) Ltd, 4 Nov. 1963-1 Mar. 1966
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/66
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and the Bank of England, London, Baylis, Pearce, French & Co., solicitors, London, T.W. Beckett & Co. Ltd, Durban, CeyTea Import G.m.b.H. & Co., Hamburg, CeyTea (London) Ltd, London, Hälssen & Lyon, Hamburg, Registrar of Companies, London, Unilever Ltd, London, and Dr Kurt Walters, Hamburg, and related letters and papers, including a volume of the memorandum and articles of association of CeyTea (London) Ltd (loose inside...
Dates:
4 Nov. 1963-1 Mar. 1966
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 CeyTea (London) Ltd and CeyTea Import G.m.b.H. & Co., 16 July 1963-6 May 1966
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/67
Scope and Contents
A small set of originals and copies of correspondence between T.W. Beckett & Co. Ltd, Johannesburg, CeyTea Import G.m.b.H. & Co., Hamburg, Margarine-Union G.m.b.H., Hamburg, Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Matheson's Nominees Ltd, London, and Dr Kurt Walters, Hamburg, and related papers, including the following documents:1. Articles of association of CeyTea Import G.m.b.H. & Co., 12 September 1963.2. Booklets of reports on the audits of the annual financial...
Dates:
16 July 1963-6 May 1966
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 distribution of packet tea in India, 2 May 1961-26 May 1966
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/34
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence and related papers regarding schemes for the marketing of packet tea in India, comprised of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Bhankharia Brothers, Bombay, Jardine Henderson Ltd, Calcutta, Matheson & Co. Ltd, Calcutta, Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd/Matheson, Bosanquet & Co. Ltd, Coonoor, Polson Agencies Private Ltd (Managing Agents for Polson Ltd), Bombay, and others; correspondence between Matheson, Bosanquet...
Dates:
2 May 1961-26 May 1966
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 Hong Kong tea, 17 May 1950-28 Dec. 1951
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/10/4/5
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1950/51 Tea (1) Hong Kong' and '5. Exports', and is divided into three sections:1. General: correspondence (including telegrams and extracts of letters) between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Taipei, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London (mostly between Hong Kong and London), 15 December 1950-18 December 1951.2. Monthly Financial Position: monthly and other financial statements of the Tea Department, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong,...
Dates:
17 May 1950-28 Dec. 1951
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 Lucky Valley (Nilgiri Hills) Tea Estates Ltd and Kairbetta Estate, 1954-1959
sub-sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/293
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence and related papers regarding Matheson & Co. Ltd's involvement with Lucky Valley (Nilgiri Hills) Tea Estates Ltd and the Kairbetta Estate.
Dates:
1954-1959
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 Mufindi Tea Co. Ltd, 1936-1947
sub-sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/2/33
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence of Matheson & Co. Ltd regarding the Mufindi Tea Co. Ltd, with related letters and papers.
Dates:
1936-1947
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.