Letter from Sir James Brooke to John Grant, from Sarawak, about his decision in 1842 to 'raise up a common law' suited to the people of Sarawak by adapting the indigenous law, 20 Nov and 1 Dec 1850

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 4, fols. 350-357

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the lack of opportunity for Englishmen to make a career in Sarawak
the accession of Chinese immigrants
the prosperity and increasing trade and revenue
Henry Drummond's defence of the Rajah and exposure of Wise
Hume's accusations, derived from old correspondence
Charles Grant's mission with Crookshank to Sakarran, and plans for his future
the Rajah's severe attack of fever and decision to return to England in Feb 1851 accompanied by Charles Grant.

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MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 4, fols. 350-357

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