Letter [from London] about the Rajah's 'renewed affection', 16 Jan 1860
Item
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 5, fols. 282-286
Held at the Weston Library
Also about:
- his own disbelief that the French would pay £30,000, except for the 'absolute purchase of Sarawak', when the Brooke administration would be turned out
- French reluctance to give offence to England
- recent aid afforded to Sarawak by the Straits Government at a time when the Rajah was breaking off relations with England
- John Brooke Brooke's willingness to face poverty, even though this would mean ending his marriage engagement
- reports from St John of prevalent anti-European feeling
- John Brooke Brooke's proposal that the Rajah should go with him to Sarawak, where they would devote the whole revenue to improving defences.
Dates
- Creation: 16 Jan 1860
Extent
5 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 5, fols. 282-286
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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