Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Brown's Hotel [London], commenting on John Brooke Brooke's satisfactory report from Sarawak, 18-22 Feb 1858
Item
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2a, fols. 166-173
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Stressing that 'our government must be in the heart of the people' and the importance of close friendship with them, as well as of maintaining good relations with the Dutch.
Also about:
- his despatches to Palmerston relating to the claims of Holland
- advice on the preparation of evidence for the Commission about the definition of boundaries between Sarawak and Dutch territory
- coal and antimony
- the dissolution of the Palmerston Ministry and consequent renewal of negotiations
- proposal for a Second Council in Sarawak
- his cordial reception at a royal Levee.
Dates
- Creation: 18-22 Feb 1858
Extent
8 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2a, fols. 166-173
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