Four letters from Hugh Low [British Consul] from Labuan, to John Brooke Brooke, 1862 and n.d.

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 14, fols. 64-71

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(fols. 64-65) 'The Kadyan trouble'; Low's view that Brunei was 'tumbling to pieces very fast', and that the 'bargain' proposed by John Brooke Brooke would not be recognised by the Sultan's successors; the production of good quality coal; R. Coulson to look for antimony near Bintulu; and St John's discouragement of a visit from his nephew [Oliver], 23 Sep 1862
(fols. 66-67) the Sultan's opinion that 'things had better remain as they are', and his dangerous illness; mineral rights granted by him to R. and T. Coulson; and the Renard as guard-ship of the coast, 12 Dec 1862
(fols. 68-69) the Sultan's recovery, after giving advice to the Wazirs about choosing his successor; the Coal Company's good prospects; and reports that Sarawak was likely to gain [British] protection, 31 Dec 1862
(fols. 70-71) a copy received from John Brooke Brooke of his proposed agreement, the views of the Company and the disapproval of the Governor; and the impossibility of giving advice to the Sultan or Rajas because of the 'non-interference policy', n.d.

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MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 14, fols. 64-71

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