Letters from Bertram Brooke, 1932; 1940-1948

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Written (except for the first) in England. Comprises:

(fols. 1-2) letter from Kuching about 'Dyak business', and plans for a trip to Sumatra, 18 Mar 1932
(fol. 3) letter about Anthony Brooke's return to England and other family news, 21 Aug 1940
(fol. 4) letter about Arthur Bryant's activities in connection with opposition to the Cession proposals, 14 Feb 1946
(fols. 5-6) letter about Mrs Noble's letter to the Rajah, and the attitude of Sarawak officers to the Cession proposals, 6 Mar 1946
(fol. 7) letter about plans for visiting Sarawak, 5 Apr 1946
(fol. 8) letter about David Rees-Williams, MP, 16 Apr 1946
(fol. 9) copy of cables from Bertram Brooke to Anne Bryant and Anthony Brooke, about his arrival in Sarawak and the doubtful acceptance of the Cession proposals, [May 1946]
(fols. 10-17) four letters replying to letters from Mrs Noble, expressing deep appreciation of her efforts on his behalf, including a petition to be presented to the Prime Minister, and commenting on events in Sarawak, 4 Jun-20 Dec 1946
(fols. 18-19) letter about the suicide of J.B. Archer and his behaviour following the Cession, 19 Jul 1948
(fol. 20) letter about the postponement of MacBryan's libel action against Anthony Brooke, due to the former's mental health, 24 Oct 1948.

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20 Leaves

MSS. Pac. s. 83/12, Vol. 40, folder 3

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