Letter from Sir James Brooke to John Grant, from Sarawak, about his intention to be in England by Christmas, to explain his views to the Borneo Company and to buy a small steamer, 28 Sep 1857
Item
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 4, fols. 444-447
Held at the Weston Library
Also about:
- the financial loss to both himself and the government caused by the 'disturbances'
- the country's astonishing vitality, and increasing revenue
- news of John Brooke Brooke's son Basil, and of Charles Grant's move to Belida
- a visit from Commodore Keppel.
Dates
- Creation: 28 Sep 1857
Extent
4 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 4, fols. 444-447
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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