Letter to his parents, from Sarawak (marked 'important'), about his satisfaction at the news that negotiations with France had been broken off, 28 May 1860

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 98-99

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the Rajah's anger with John Brooke Brooke for having brought this about through Lord Elgin, and his order to Booty to make out papers of abdication in John Brooke Brooke's favour
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comparison of his sons, Basil and Hope
the Bishop's untrue reports of Sarawak insecurity, and his wish to be transferred to Singapore.

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MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 98-99

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