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Letter from Singapore, to his sister Emma, about sending his son Hope back to England [after the death of Basil], and his wish that Hope might live with her, 6 Jan 1861

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 107-109

Also about: the arrival in Singapore of the Rajah, St John, Stuart [Johnson], and [Willie] Paul John Brooke Brooke's wish to return to England to fetch Julia, but anxiety lest, in his absence, the Rajah might put Sarawak 'under Holland' or make overtures to France Lord John [Russell]'s condemnation of Edwardes's action at Mukah.

Extents: 3 Leaves

Dates: 6 Jan 1861

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter to his parents, from Singapore, about the movements of various family members, 7 Jan 1861

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 110-112

With reference to similar topics to MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 107-109. Also about Stuart's prospects in Sarawak, John Brooke Brooke's plans for a monument to Annie and Basil, and the need to settle the Mukah business before he could return to England to fetch Julia.

Extents: 3 Leaves

Dates: 7 Jan 1861

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter to his parents, from Sarawak, about his hopes of Julia's arrival, 8 Apr 1861

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 113-114

Also about the Rajah's complete recovery; and Stuart and Cruickshank at Kanowit guarding the Fort.

Extents: 2 Leaves

Dates: 8 Apr 1861

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London to his mother, about the Rajah's agreement to 'yield the Government of Sarawak' to John Brooke Brooke if £10,000 could be raised [by the Testimonial], 12 Mar 1859

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 51-53

With envelope inscribed 'Very important'. Also about: John Brooke Brooke's approach to Miss B[urdett] C[outts] and her agreement to head the list [of subscribers] the need to prevent the Rajah's interference in the matter Lord Grey's view that the Rajah should 'hand Sarawak over' to John Brooke Brooke, and that there would then be no difficulty in getting...

Extents: 3 Leaves

Dates: 12 Mar 1859

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London, to his father, thanking him for money, 14 Mar 1859

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 54-55

Also about: the importance of the Rajah being 'kept quiet' John Brooke Brooke's intention to take the Memorial to Miss Coutts the money to be raised on condition that the Rajah should retire in favour of John Brooke Brooke.

Extents: 2 Leaves

Dates: 14 Mar 1859

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London, to his mother, about Miss Coutts's refusal to see him, 15 Mar 1859

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 56-59

Also about his visit to Mrs Willes, and many invitations received; and his anxiety lest the Rajah should spoil plans regarding the Memorial, with a list of those meeting in this connection.

Extents: 4 Leaves

Dates: 15 Mar 1859

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London, to his mother, about a mantle chosen for Mary, 7 May 1859

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 60-61

Also about the deed drawn up by Booty between Miss Coutts, the Rajah, and himself; and the Rajah's insistence that the Testimonial be placed entirely at his own disposal.

Extents: 2 Leaves

Dates: 7 May 1859

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter to his parents, from London, about a party to go to the Derby, 27 May [1859?]

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 62-65

Also about a visit to Lord Mansfield; and his plan to take his sister Emma to Paris.

Extents: 4 Leaves

Dates: 27 May [1859?]

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter to his parents, from London (marked 'Private, for the parents only'), about his reluctance for his brother Stuart to go to Sarawak lest they be 'forced to abandon it', [1859]

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 66-69

Suggesting the Army as an alternative career; also about his plan to visit Bath and see his children.

Extents: 4 Leaves

Dates: [1859]

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London, to his mother, about the Corry case having gone to arbitration, [1859]

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 70-72

Also about: 'letter of proposals' to Lord Palmerston the Rajah's pleasure in Burrator and his letter to Keppel regarding Fred's promotion hopes for the family to join him in Bath.

Extents: 3 Leaves

Dates: [1859]

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London, to his father, about a visit with the Rajah to Miss Coutts at Highgate, and social activities, 31 Jul 1859

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 73-76

Also about the Rajah's intention to stay in Burrator and give up Sarawak.

Extents: 4 Leaves

Dates: 31 Jul 1859

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London, to his father, about delays with the £5,000 loan, 4 [Aug 1859?]

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 77-78

Also about plans to visit Lackington; fears that the Testimonial subscriptions would amount to no more than £10,000; and an article to appear in The Times.

Extents: 2 Leaves

Dates: 4 [Aug 1859?]

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London, to his mother, about the lack of moves by the Arbitrator or HMG's Ministers, and plans for visits to doctor and friends, 12 Aug 1859

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 79-80

Extents: 2 Leaves

Dates: 12 Aug 1859

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London, to his father, about investing in either Russian or East Indian Loans, 20 Aug 1859

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 81-84

Also about his meeting with Keppel at Cowes; his uncle Willes's 'prospects of an heir male'; and his own accord with the Rajah.

Extents: 4 Leaves

Dates: 20 Aug 1859

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from London, to his father, about news of Charles [Johnson]'s successful measures at Kanowit, 18 Oct 1859

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 85-86

Also about the resultant peace in Sarawak, and the conduct of the Malay people.

Extents: 2 Leaves

Dates: 18 Oct 1859

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter to his parents, from London, about his approaching return to Sarawak, and Charles [Johnson]'s action in connection with the plot organised by the Datu Haji, 5 [Jan 1860?]

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 87-90

Also about: his hope of getting the Rajah to Sarawak for a few months details of the Pugh estate, as affecting his uncle Willes the Grants' reaction [to his engagement to Julia Welstead].

Extents: 4 Leaves

Dates: 5 [Jan 1860?]

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter from Ryde, to his mother, about his sister Emma's meetings with the Welsteads and her plan to take Julia to Lackington, 24 Jan 1860

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 91-92

Also about the ill health of Emma and his father.

Extents: 2 Leaves

Dates: 24 Jan 1860

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter to his parents, from Sarawak, about the end of the Mukah incident and the renewal of trade, 9 Jul 1861

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 115-117

Also about news of Julia and her sister, Charles, and Stuart; and the possibility that the government might offer the Rajah the Government of the Straits Settlements.

Extents: 3 Leaves

Dates: 9 Jul 1861

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter to his parents, from Sarawak, (marked 'important'), about the Rajah's serious illness after his return from Mukah, 14 Aug 1861

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 118-119

Also about his decision to return to England with the Welsteads; and John Brooke Brooke's enthusiasm for gardening.

Extents: 2 Leaves

Dates: 14 Aug 1861

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

Letter to his parents [from Sarawak] about the Rajah's installation of John Brooke Brooke as Rajah Muda before leaving for England with St John and the Welsteads, [Sep 1861]

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 120-121

Also about the establishment of the Sarawak Sugar Company, to 'manufacture sugar by steam machinery'; and Stuart's decision to remain in Sarawak.

Extents: 2 Leaves

Dates: [Sep 1861]

Correspondence and papers of the Brooke Family of Sarawak Letters from John Brooke Brooke to his parents, Rev. F.C. and Mrs Johnson, and family, and members of his first wife's family, the Grants of Kilgraston

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Letter from Singapore, to his sister Emma, about sending his son Hope back to England [after the death of Basil], and his wish that Hope might live with her, 6 Jan 1861

Letter to his parents, from Singapore, about the movements of various family members, 7 Jan 1861

Letter to his parents, from Sarawak, about his hopes of Julia's arrival, 8 Apr 1861

Letter from London to his mother, about the Rajah's agreement to 'yield the Government of Sarawak' to John Brooke Brooke if £10,000 could be raised [by the Testimonial], 12 Mar 1859

Letter from London, to his father, thanking him for money, 14 Mar 1859

Letter from London, to his mother, about Miss Coutts's refusal to see him, 15 Mar 1859

Letter from London, to his mother, about a mantle chosen for Mary, 7 May 1859

Letter to his parents, from London, about a party to go to the Derby, 27 May [1859?]

Letter to his parents, from London (marked 'Private, for the parents only'), about his reluctance for his brother Stuart to go to Sarawak lest they be 'forced to abandon it', [1859]

Letter from London, to his mother, about the Corry case having gone to arbitration, [1859]

Letter from London, to his father, about a visit with the Rajah to Miss Coutts at Highgate, and social activities, 31 Jul 1859

Letter from London, to his father, about delays with the £5,000 loan, 4 [Aug 1859?]

Letter from London, to his mother, about the lack of moves by the Arbitrator or HMG's Ministers, and plans for visits to doctor and friends, 12 Aug 1859

Letter from London, to his father, about investing in either Russian or East Indian Loans, 20 Aug 1859

Letter from London, to his father, about news of Charles [Johnson]'s successful measures at Kanowit, 18 Oct 1859

Letter to his parents, from London, about his approaching return to Sarawak, and Charles [Johnson]'s action in connection with the plot organised by the Datu Haji, 5 [Jan 1860?]

Letter from Ryde, to his mother, about his sister Emma's meetings with the Welsteads and her plan to take Julia to Lackington, 24 Jan 1860

Letter to his parents, from Sarawak, about the end of the Mukah incident and the renewal of trade, 9 Jul 1861

Letter to his parents, from Sarawak, (marked 'important'), about the Rajah's serious illness after his return from Mukah, 14 Aug 1861

Letter to his parents [from Sarawak] about the Rajah's installation of John Brooke Brooke as Rajah Muda before leaving for England with St John and the Welsteads, [Sep 1861]