Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Sarawak, about news that the Patinggi was alive and expected in Singapore, and the resolve that he must not return to Sarawak, 16 and 17 Aug 1856
Item
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2a, fols. 96-100
Held at the Weston Library
Also about:
- success of a mission by Fox and Steele to Bruit and Mato
- Harry Nicholetts's appointment at Lundu
- settlement of Chinese immigrants
- references to Helms and Harvey, Russell, and the Good Luck
- relations with Brunei
- terms negotiated with the Eastern Archipelago Company by Templer
- criticism of Lindsay
- further instructions about Reuben Walker
- plans for John Brooke Brooke's return and the purchase of the steamer.
Dates
- Creation: 16 and 17 Aug 1856
Extent
5 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2a, fols. 96-100
Creator
- From the Collection: Brooke | family | Rajahs of Sarawak (Family)
- From the Collection: Johnson | family | Sarawak | Great Britain (Family)
- From the Collection: Grant | family | Sarawak | Great Britain (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk