Tea
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 149 Collections and/or Records:
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Correspondence re silk and tea, 11 Feb. 1952-30 Nov. 1953
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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.
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Correspondence re silk, tea and the Yokohama store, 3 Jan. 1950-17 Oct. 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/16/2/10
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1950/51 Japan' and '10. Japan', and is divided into three sections:1. Silk: correspondence (including telegrams and extracts of letters) between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with related letters and papers, including correspondence of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd with Durant, Bevan & Co. Ltd, Manchester, and Frank W. Kunze Co. Ltd, New York, 3 January 1950-17 October 1951.2....
Dates:
3 Jan. 1950-17 Oct. 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.
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Correspondence re tea, 1936-1937
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/6/16
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of J.H. Keswick, Matheson & Co. Ltd, regarding tea, 11 June-28 September 1936. The principal correspondents are Dr W.C. Chen, Councillor to the Chinese Embassy, London; W.S. King, Harrisons & Crosfield Ltd, London; Philip S. Witham, Charles Hope & Son, London; and Young Yu, Chinese Bureau of Agriculture, London. There are also many related papers, including a memorandum on the Keemun Tea Crisis; a 'Statement of American Tea Business 1935-6' by Balfour, Guthrie...
Dates:
1936-1937
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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Correspondence re tea, 1929-1942
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/3/12/11
Scope and Contents
General correspondence and papers regarding tea.
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.
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Correspondence re tea, 20 Feb. 1950-13 Dec. 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/10/4/6
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1950/51 Tea (2)' and '6. Exports', and is divided into four sections:1. Green Tea to North Africa (Casablanca): correspondence (including telegrams) between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, Jardine Matheson, Taipei, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with related letters and papers, 20 February 1950-13 December 1951.2. Yung Kuang Tea Co. (A.S. Kiong): correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Taipei, with...
Dates:
20 Feb. 1950-13 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.
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Correspondence re tea, 15 Feb. 1950-31 Dec. 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/10/4/8
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1950/51 Tea' and '8. Exports', and is divided into two sections:1. Correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Ltd, New York; Jardine, Balfour Inc., New York; and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai and Tokyo, regarding Jardine, Balfour Inc., with related letters and papers, 15 February 1950-31 December 1951.2. Monthly reports of the tea operations of Jardine, Balfour Inc. for the period 15 November 1949-25 May...
Dates:
15 Feb. 1950-31 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.
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Correspondence re tea, 20 Feb. 1952-26 Aug. 1953
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/10/5/3
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1952/53 Exports Tea' and '3. Exports', and is divided into five sections:1. General: correspondence (including telegrams and extracts of letters) between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, 26 March-18 November 1952, with related letters and papers, including a memorandum by F.A. Norton on tea in Eastern Europe, dated Hong Kong, 12 August 1952, and a 'Report by R. Shoppee on Visit to Casablanca and Algiers re Tea. 9th to...
Dates:
20 Feb. 1952-26 Aug. 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.
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Correspondence re tea, 1945-1955
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/26
Scope and Contents
The ring-binders are labelled '1945/46 Tea'.
Dates:
1945-1955
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re tea (Africa, Ceylon, India, Java and Turkey), 22 Oct. 1948-14 Feb. 1968
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/30
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence of Matheson & Co. Ltd and Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd and related papers regarding the firms' tea business in North and East Africa, Ceylon, India, Java and Turkey. The file is divided into six labelled sections:1. Tea - Tangier [North Africa]: copies of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, and Jardine Matheson, Tokyo; correspondence of Matheson &...
Dates:
22 Oct. 1948-14 Feb. 1968
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re tea and Balfour Guthrie, 14 Jan. 1952-30 Dec. 1953
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/10/5/4
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1952/53 Export Tea: Balfour Guthrie Inc.' and '4. Exports', and is divided into three sections:1. General: correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Ltd, New York, with related letters and papers, including correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine, Balfour Inc., New York, 20 February 1952-18 December 1953.2. Official Correspondence to New York:...
Dates:
14 Jan. 1952-30 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.
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Correspondence re tea (China and Taiwan), 1947-1973
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/31
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and related papers regarding the trade in China and Taiwan tea. The correspondence is comprised of originals and copies of letters to Matheson & Co. Ltd and copies of other letters.
Dates:
1947-1973
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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Correspondence re tea exports from Calcutta, 5 Apr. 1960-21 Apr. 1960
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/32
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and other papers regarding Matheson & Co. Ltd's tea exports from Calcutta: copies of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and J.D.K. Brown and J.V. Jardine Paterson, Jardine Henderson Ltd, Calcutta, and Sir J.D.K. Brown, Fife; a memorandum on 'Shipments from Calcutta in the name of Baldeoram and Saligram', 19 April 1960, comprised of copies of cables and letters, mainly between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Jardine Henderson Ltd; and related papers. The folder is...
Dates:
5 Apr. 1960-21 Apr. 1960
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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Correspondence re tea joint account, 1949-1971
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/33
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence and related papers regarding the tea business on joint account of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd and Matheson & Co. Ltd.
Dates:
1949-1971
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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Correspondence re tea policy, 30 Dec. 1949-22 Aug. 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/10/4/7
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1950/51 Tea (3) Tea Policy' and '7. Exports', and is divided into two sections:1. General: correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo, 4 January-15 May 1950, with a tea memorandum by the Tea Department, Hong Kong, on direct business with North Africa.2. Tea Policy: correspondence (including extracts of letters) between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with...
Dates:
30 Dec. 1949-22 Aug. 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.
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Correspondence re tea, produce and Zebra/Switch operations, 23 July 1948-21 May 1953
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/2/1/10
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1948/53 Private and Confidential' and is numbered 10. It is divided into three sections:1. Zebra or Switch Operations: correspondence and telegrams exchanged by Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong and Tokyo (mostly between Hong Kong and London), with related letters and papers, including extracts from telephone conversations between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, 14 October 1952-21 May...
Dates:
23 July 1948-21 May 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.
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Correspondence re tea sales to Russia, 4 May 1965-2 July 1965
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/3/35
Scope and Contents
A small set of correspondence and related papers regarding an approach from Matheson & Co. Ltd to the Russian company V/O Prodintorg offering to facilitate its purchase of tea from the London market, which was rejected. The file includes correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and V/O Prodintorg, Moscow, and A.K. Rothnie Commercial Counsellor, British Embassy, Moscow, c/o Diplomatic Service Administration Office, London, with a memorandum describing V/O Prodintorg and a...
Dates:
4 May 1965-2 July 1965
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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Correspondence re Tuckfields Teas, 8 May 1961-10 Feb. 1966
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/455
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence and other papers regarding a possible investment by Matheson & Co. Ltd in Tuckfields Teas of South Yarra, Melbourne, comprised of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Bosanquet & Skrine Ltd, Colombo, Horden, Utz & Bode, Sydney, N.S.W., Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Matheson & Co. Ltd, Calcutta, Tuckfields Teas, South Yarra, Ty.Phoo Tea Ltd, Birmingham, Harry Wicking & Co. Ltd, Hong Kong, and others, and...
Dates:
8 May 1961-10 Feb. 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.
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Correspondence re Waugh and tea, 12 Nov. 1958-6 Jan. 1966
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/530
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence and related papers regarding the business of Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd and its successors with regard to tea, comprised of correspondence (including some extracts of letters) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Henry Waugh (Singapore) Ltd/Jardine Waugh (Malaya) Ltd/Jardine Waugh (Singapore) Ltd, Singapore; correspondence of London and Singapore with other correspondents, including Brooke Bond Ceylon Ltd, Colombo, Lipton (Overseas) Ltd, London, and J.A. Wattie...
Dates:
12 Nov. 1958-6 Jan. 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.
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Invoices for tea and fabrics: Shanghai, 13 June 1867-30 June 1867
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/10/7
Scope and Contents
Signed by F.B. Johnson. The documents include reference to long ell; lasting; silk; and sycee.
Dates:
13 June 1867-30 June 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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Invoices for tea and silk, 1877
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/141/6
Scope and Contents
Copies of invoices from Foochow, Shanghai and Yokohama for tea and silk, including press copies.
Dates:
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.
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Invoices for tea and silk, 1874-1875
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/145/7
Scope and Contents
Copies (mainly press copies) of invoices from Shanghai for tea and silk shipped to London and Lyon, mostly consigned to Matheson & Co.
Dates:
1874-1875
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
Letter from Ya-ning, 1859
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/56
Scope and Contents
A letter from Ya-ning, Jardine's Chinese shroffer in Amoy, to Jardine, 17 July 1859, politely but firmly declining the new post for the tea business because of his poor relations with the tea taster, Tie pi shih (Die bi shi).
Dates:
1859
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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Market reports: Amoy and Swatow, Jan. 1868-Sep. 1870
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G48
Scope and Contents
A scrapbook of market reports from Amoy and Swatow, including issues of 'Tait & Co.'s Market Report'; 'Tait & Co.'s Fortnightly Tea Report'; and 'Brown & Co.'s Market Report'.
Dates:
Jan. 1868-Sep. 1870
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.
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Market reports and circulars: China, Jan. 1892-Dec. 1892
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G79/2
Scope and Contents
Market reports and circulars from Shanghai, Hankow and Newchwang, including issues of 'Hankow Tea Statistics'; 'Bandinel & Co.'s Market Report'; 'Bush, Brothers' Circular'; and 'Shanghai Stocks of Malwa and Bengal Opium'. There are also exchange quotations; memoranda regarding waste silk at Shanghai from Jardine, Matheson & Co.; reports of silk buyers and settlements; and silk quotations.
Dates:
Jan. 1892-Dec. 1892
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.
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Market reports and memoranda: Canton, Jan. 1883-Dec. 1884
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G69/1
Scope and Contents
Bound and disbound market reports and memoranda from Canton, mainly regarding silk, including issues of 'Herbert Dent & Co.'s Silk Memo.'; 'Deacon & Co.'s Canton Market Report'; and 'Birley & Co.'s Fortnightly Market Report'. There are also quotations of silk for Bombay from Canton; memoranda of exports from Canton waters, including comparative tables of exports of tea and silk for seasons from 1880; and issues of the 'Amoy & Formosa Price Current & Market Report' and 'J....
Dates:
Jan. 1883-Dec. 1884
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.