Letter from the Venus about the Rajah's discouraging letters, 11 Jul 1862

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MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 5, fols. 458-464

Held at the Weston Library

Also about:

John Brooke Brooke's instructions that Pangerin Hassim and his mother must leave
the arrival of 250 Kyans with Yong Hang as the principal chief, and a friendly meeting followed by requests to allow Hassim and Loya to stay
John Brooke Brooke's determination to prevent this, and hopes of avoiding a collision
the intelligence of the Kyan chiefs, particularly Yong Hang
a further action by the Badger against the Lanuns near Muka (Mukah)
problems of increasing trade and revenue, and the effect of the American War on sago trade and the demand for antimony
his dislike of debt
the King of Siam (Thailand)'s purchase of 'The Whitworth' [gun] for $1600
Miss Rocke's decision to remain until Nov 1862, and John Brooke Brooke's wishes regarding a woman to succeed her.