Letter [from London] about his disgust at the Bishop spreading alarming reports about Sarawak while 'leaving his Mission in the hands of inexperienced Boys', 31 Oct 1859
Item
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 5, fols. 212-219
Held at the Weston Library
Also about:
- the reliance of Europeans in Sarawak on visits from British men-of-war to protect them
- his anxiety to avoid 'giving' Sarawak to Holland
- his fear that the Rajah's hatred of the British Government might bring disaster to Sarawak
- his own wish to 'leave England alone' and to ask Holland for recognition of Sarawak's independence.
Dates
- Creation: 31 Oct 1859
Extent
8 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 5, fols. 212-219
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
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk