Diary, 1892 - Calcutta and Rangoon, Burma

Social events, reading, travelling, staff changes and increasing office responsibilities. JANUARY and FEBRUARY Describes travels in north-west India. MARCH In charge of office due to absence of other staff; death of colleague Hassell. APRIL Confirmed as full accountant in Calcutta office. MAY A. Vie...

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Order number: PP MS 14, Box 2
Date(s) of creation: 1892
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: PP MS 14, Box 2
Summary: Social events, reading, travelling, staff changes and increasing office responsibilities. JANUARY and FEBRUARY Describes travels in north-west India. MARCH In charge of office due to absence of other staff; death of colleague Hassell. APRIL Confirmed as full accountant in Calcutta office. MAY A. Vietch, a superior, has sick leave; Addis 'quite competent acting agent.' JUNE Describes a run on the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) after the failure of the New Oriental Bank Corporation. AUGUST-late OCTOBER One entry only, noting parents' golden wedding. NOVEMBER Moves from Calcutta to Rangoon as agent.
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Language: English
Format: Archive