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Eight letters from Sir James Brooke, from Torcross, about the progress of the Testimonial, 3-14 May 1859

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 325-338
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  1. a marked passage about his own abdication when he had received the money (fol. 328)
  2. advice on John Brooke Brooke's negotiations with the British Government
  3. the investment of the money, and financial matters connected with the Company
  4. Dr Corry's affairs
  5. instructions to send newspapers and a 'military map'.

See also MSS. Pac. s. 90/1, folder 3 for a manuscript copy.

Dates

  • Creation: 3-14 May 1859

Extent

14 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 325-338

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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