Diary, 1883 - London, Scotland, at sea and in Singapore
Social and leisure activities, Chinese lessons, family events and visits, reading matter, preparations for overseas posting and the journey to Singapore. From late April onwards the entries are very brief and they cease in late August. JANUARY Attends the Gilbart lectures at King's College. FEBRUARY...
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PP MS 14, Box 1 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
1883 |
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File |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
PP MS 14, Box 1 |
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| Summary: |
Social and leisure activities, Chinese lessons, family events and visits, reading matter, preparations for overseas posting and the journey to Singapore. From late April onwards the entries are very brief and they cease in late August.
JANUARY Attends the Gilbart lectures at King's College.
FEBRUARY Receives news of Eastern posting and makes preparations including farewell visits to family in London and Scotland.
MARCH 'I'm off to Hong Kong. Full of hope and joyful anticipation.' 6.
APRIL Arrives in Singapore and mentions meeting brother George, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) staff, work and social life.
MAY Working in the bills section. 'I like my new work very well.' 29. |
| Access status: |
Open |
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| Language: | English |
| Format: | Archive |