Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Burrator, about John Brooke Brooke's letter to Elgin, 20-21 Oct 1859
Item
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 523-531
Held at the Weston Library
About:
- deploring the wording, criticising certain passages, and quoting from his own previous letter about the need for a 'formal act' of recognition by England
- the need for 'a distinct and public avowal' of the end of all connection with England before the start of negotiations with Holland
- John Brooke Brooke's want of 'epistolary experience'
- advice about his health.
Dates
- Creation: 20-21 Oct 1859
Extent
9 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 523-531
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
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