War Time Political Letters (File 7)

File of correspondence from Butterfield & Swire primarily relating to the Chinese Maritime Customs with regards to devising a trade agreement between China and the UK and problems of smuggling. The letters also relate to the Kwongtung Collieries and the fraud carried out by Mok Kon Sang (comprad...

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Order number: JSS Box 3049
Date(s) of creation: 1921-1935
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: JSS Box 3049
Summary: File of correspondence from Butterfield & Swire primarily relating to the Chinese Maritime Customs with regards to devising a trade agreement between China and the UK and problems of smuggling. The letters also relate to the Kwongtung Collieries and the fraud carried out by Mok Kon Sang (compradore) of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery as well as general staffing matters such as: agreements, pay cuts, recruitment policy and Chinese Staff
Previous numbers: MISC 122 VII
Extent: 1
Access status: Open
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Language: English
Scripts: Latin
Format: Archive