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Two letters, from Aldershot, to his mother, about his brother Charles's behaviour (marked 'important'), 2 Sep [1864?] and n.d.

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 236-240
Also about his arrival at Aldershot; a Review before Prince Humbert of Italy; and his plans for visits.
Extents: 5 Leaves
Dates: 2 Sep [1864?] and n.d.
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

Manuscript copies of letters to Margaret Savage, 23 and 26 Jan 1865

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 241-242
The letters are: from John Brooke Brooke at White Lackington, about resigning all claims to be Rajah and his wish for reconciliation with Sir James from Sir James in Sarawak, suggesting that John Brooke Brooke should first approach Booty on the subject.
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 23 and 26 Jan 1865
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 Wotton, to his father, about Lady Vane's opinion of Miss Coutts's behaviour towards John Brooke Brooke, 8 Jul 1865

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 243-244
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 8 Jul 1865
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 not having met the Rajah, in spite of their supposed reconciliation, 16 Jul 1865

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 245-247
Extents: 3 Leaves
Dates: 16 Jul 1865
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 father, from Wotton, about having written to Sir James that England's recognition of Sarawak was a great triumph, admitting defeat and pleading for pardon, 21 Jul 1865

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 248-249
Also about the Rajah's refusal to reinstate him in his former position. Marked 'important', final page only.
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 21 Jul 1865
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

Two letters from Kilgraston, to his mother, about a display of power [by the Rajah?] regarding Dalby, n.d. [1865?]

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 250-256
Also about: plans for a gathering of 'ex or discarded Sarawakians' the safe return of his brother Fred Lady Lucy's illness.
Extents: 7 Leaves
Dates: n.d. [1865?]
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 Kilgraston, about social activities, and Hope's health and behaviour, 4 Oct 1865

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 257-260
Also about the question of Fred's promotion.
Extents: 4 Leaves
Dates: 4 Oct 1865
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 visiting the Colonial Office, n.d. [1865?]

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 261-263
Also about his talk with Sir Fred Bruce about the possibility of an appointment to Labuan; and Sir Fred's belief that Sir James Brooke had behaved very badly towards John Brooke Brooke.
Extents: 3 Leaves
Dates: n.d. [1865?]
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 Hope's attachment to his uncle Alaric Grant, 6 Aug 1866

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 264-266
Also about Sir James's wish to isolate John Brooke Brooke from his friends.
Extents: 3 Leaves
Dates: 6 Aug 1866
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 Lady Robert Cecil's proposal that John Brooke Brooke should enter Parliament, n.d. [1866?]

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 267-268
Also about the truth of Sir James having sent word to John Brooke Brooke that he had given orders to kill him.
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: n.d. [1866?]
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 Aldershot, to his father, about horses and Army life, n.d.

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 269-271
Extents: 3 Leaves
Dates: n.d.
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 arrival in England, Margaret Savage's account of meeting him, and his disabled arm and poor health, 27 May 1867

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 272-277
Also about: John Brooke Brooke's enjoyment of Aldershot life his pleasant reunion with Bishop McDougall good accounts of his daughter criticism of the Vanes as 'humbugs'.
Extents: 6 Leaves
Dates: 27 May 1867
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 making financial arrangements with Emma for the keep of his two children, their schooling, and other expenses, 20 Jun 1867

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 278-283
Also about his own financial circumstances; Richard Paget's party and his meeting with Crawford (first Governor of Singapore).
Extents: 6 Leaves
Dates: 20 Jun 1867
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 (incomplete), about shooting rights, 21 [or 22?; see postmark] Jun 1867

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 284-286
Extents: 3 Leaves
Dates: 21 [or 22?; see postmark] Jun 1867
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

Two letters from 11 Duke Street, St James's, to his mother, 1 and 5 Oct 1867

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 287-289
The letters are: (incomplete), about his brother Fred about the Rajah's latest attack, 'the 4th or 5th stroke'; Edmund's departure for Drane, to remodel the household; and his own poor health.
Extents: 3 Leaves
Dates: 1 and 5 Oct 1867
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

Part of letter, about an unexpected encounter with Booty, n.d.

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fol. 290
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: n.d.
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

Letters to Charles C.T. Grant, Annie's brother, 1851-1863

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 291-342
Comprises: (fols. 291-294) [from Sarawak, to Charles Grant in England], about St John's departure in the Pluto for the northeast coast; Bates's narrow escape, and the usefulness of this instance of 'piracy' to convince 'those stubborn people at home'; Crookshank's coconut plantations, and the building of the Rajah's house; good trade report; the treatment by the Pluto of a grounded Belgian vessel...
Extents: 52 Leaves
Dates: 1851-1863
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

Letters to John Grant, Annie's father, addressing him as 'Laird' (of Kilgraston), 1858-1865

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 343-373
Comprises: (fols. 343-353) from Sarawak (marked 'Private, Charles Grant'), (1) about missionaries and their work, and advocating the conversion to Christianity of the Dyak communities who were 'without a religion'; the mistake of making the Bishop of Sarawak also Bishop of Labuan; (2) the Rajah's 'staggering' announcement about his natural son [Reuben Walker] and his intention to send him to Sarawak; the...
Extents: 31 Leaves
Dates: 1858-1865
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

Letters to the Lady Lucy Grant, Annie's mother, 1856-1866

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 374-417
Comprises: (fols. 374-377) from White Lackington, about a visit with Annie to the Templers at Bridport; the Keppels' decision to visit Sarawak, to give the Rajah support; the Borneo Company's flourishing state; and plans for Charles Grant and his wife to join John Brooke Brooke and Annie in Malta, en route for Sarawak, 12 Nov [1856] (fols. 378-379) (copy) from Singapore, about the...
Extents: 44 Leaves
Dates: 1856-1866
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 Alan Grant (Annie's brother) in Sarawak, from Kilgraston, about having requested that Colonel Cavenagh try and find employment for Alan in Singapore, 7 Oct 1863

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 6, fols. 418-419
Also asking him to take charge of any property belonging to John Brooke Brooke in Sarawak, in particular books and the bust of Annie.
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 7 Oct 1863
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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