Letter from Thomas Beighton, 27 April 1836, Penang

A large flotilla armed by Malays under a 'native prince' wishes to pass through Penang harbour with the object of driving out the Siamese [Thai] and reinstating the ex-King of Queddah [Queda, Kedah]. Proclamation of the Government of Penang and Singapore.


Order number: CWM/LMS/Ultra Ganges. Penang/Incoming Correspondence/Box 4
Date(s) of creation: 1836
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Beighton, Thomas, 1790-1844
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Order number: CWM/LMS/Ultra Ganges. Penang/Incoming Correspondence/Box 4
Summary: A large flotilla armed by Malays under a 'native prince' wishes to pass through Penang harbour with the object of driving out the Siamese [Thai] and reinstating the ex-King of Queddah [Queda, Kedah]. Proclamation of the Government of Penang and Singapore.
Main author: Beighton, Thomas, 1790-1844
Extent: 1 item
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Access status: Open
Copyright: Council for World Mission
Language: English
Scripts: Latin
File number: Box 4, Folder 1, Jacket A
Copies: Digital copy available on SOAS Digital Collections
Format: Archive