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Letters from Sir James Brooke, first Rajah of Sarawak: to his nephew Captain John Brooke Brooke, né Johnson (continued), 1 Apr-30 Dec 1859
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b
Extents: 332 Leaves
Dates:
1 Apr-30 Dec 1859
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Three letters from Sir James Brooke, from Torquay, about the loan offered by Miss Coutts, 1 and 3 Apr 1859
Also about:
a possible visit by Lord Elgin to Sarawak
a letter from St John ('vain as usual') about finding antimony
the loan and its repayment.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 310-313
Extents: 4 Leaves
Dates:
1 and 3 Apr 1859
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Four letters from Sir James Brooke, from White Lackington, about arrangements concerning the loan, 6-13 Apr 1859
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 314-320
Extents: 7 Leaves
Dates:
6-13 Apr 1859
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Torquay, about the Testimonial, and his objection that the capital was 'to remain untouched', 20 Apr 1859
Also about impending war, and its possible effect on Sarawak.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 321-324
Extents: 4 Leaves
Dates:
20 Apr 1859
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Eight letters from Sir James Brooke, from Torcross, about the progress of the Testimonial, 3-14 May 1859
With:
a marked passage about his own abdication when he had received the money (fol. 328)
advice on John Brooke Brooke's negotiations with the British Government
the investment of the money, and financial matters connected with the Company
Dr Corry's affairs
instructions to send newspapers and a 'military map'.
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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 325-338
Extents: 14 Leaves
Dates:
3-14 May 1859
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from 'Dowsland Barn', part of a memorandum on discussions with the Consul General of Borneo [St John] concerning trade in Muka (Mukah), 15 May 1859
Also a draft (?) for John Brooke Brooke about the jurisdiction of the Courts of Sarawak over British subjects upon specific terms.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 339-344
Extents: 6 Leaves
Dates:
15 May 1859
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Twelve letters from Torcross, about the copy of the Sultan of Borneo's Deed of Cession, 17-27 May 1859
Also about the loan and other financial matters relating to the Company; Dr Corry; and the settling of various accounts, with many references to correspondence with Templer.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 345-367
Extents: 23 Leaves
Dates:
17-27 May 1859
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'Memo for Mr Brooke Brooke' on the policy to be pursued to maintain the independence of Sarawak, [30 May 1859]
Setting out three alternatives:
intimate relations
a barren Protectorate
recognition.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 368-371
Extents: 4 Leaves
Dates:
[30 May 1859]
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Four letters from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, about the settlement of the Borneo Company's debt, 5-8 Jun 1859
Also about:
the working of coal at Labuan
the three-year engagement of Dr Corry
correspondence with Templer, Phillipps, and Bishop and Mrs McDougall.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 372-379
Extents: 8 Leaves
Dates:
5-8 Jun 1859
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Letter about Napoleon III's victory over the Austrians at the battle of Magenta [on Jun 4], [1859]
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 380-381
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates:
[1859]
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, about a letter from Read concerning Sarawak agricultural matters, 11 Jun 1859
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 382-383
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates:
11 Jun 1859
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, about John Brooke Brooke's preparation of a statement in the case, 12 Jun 1859
Also about his own opposition to a government officer going to Sarawak; and the Austrian situation.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 384-385
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates:
12 Jun 1859
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, sending letters relating to 'the Corry affair', 23 Jun 1859
Also about:
his memoranda on Sarawak policy
betrayal by the British Government, and the need to approach every other government for recognition as an independent nation
references to Miss Coutts and to Keppel.
See also MSS. Pac. s. 90/1, folder 3 for a manuscript copy.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 386-389
Extents: 4 Leaves
Dates:
23 Jun 1859
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, asking how to deal with a cheque of the Oriental Bank, 26 Jun 1859
Also about his intention to inspect a cottage and estate in Devon.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 390-391
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates:
26 Jun 1859
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Letter about royalty payment and other financial matters, n.d.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fol. 392
Extents: 1 Leaves
Dates:
n.d.
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, advising John Brooke Brooke to visit Miss Coutts and Lord Elgin, and giving him authority to act for the Sarawak Government, 30 Jun 1859
Also about his wish to buy a cottage as a pied-à-terre.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 393-395
Extents: 3 Leaves
Dates:
30 Jun 1859
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, about enquiries for a steamer, 2 Jul 1859
Also about:
the need to keep up payments of interest to John Brooke Brooke's father
the appointment of Dr Corry, arranged by Templer with John Brooke Brooke's agreement and without the Rajah's knowledge
John Brooke Brooke's ill health.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 396-399
Extents: 4 Leaves
Dates:
2 Jul 1859
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, letter and memorandum on policy for Sarawak 'reconciling the difference in our views' (the Rajah's desire for a Protectorate, John Brooke Brooke's for Sarawak's complete independence), 7 Jul 1859
Also about doubts as to whether Sarawak could stand on equal terms with other states, and arguing that she should seek alliance with every nation, offering England a priority. With copies (fols. 418-424).
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 400-426
Extents: 27 Leaves
Dates:
7 Jul 1859
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, about the meaning of the terms Independence and Recognition, 10 Jul 1859
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 427-428
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates:
10 Jul 1859
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Letter from Sir James Brooke, from Totnes, about Dr Corry's case, 11 Jul 1859
With reference to difficulties about making funds available for the purchase of a home for the Rajah in England.
Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 2b, fols. 429-430
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates:
11 Jul 1859