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Bu - Buchanan Collection; 1755-1982
A - Papers of Sir Andrew Buchanan, first baronet; 1747-1976
60 - Letters from G. Buchanan, Yedo [Tokyo], Japan, to Sir A. Buchanan; 1880-8.
Document Reference
Bu 60/19
Title
Incomplete letter from G. Buchanan, Yedo [Toyko], Japan, to Sir A. Buchanan; 1881-1882.
Date
1880-1882
Extent
2 ff
Level
Piece
Content Description
Relates details of travelling in Japan, with reference to the climate; informs him he had recovered from an 'inflammation of the eyes'; states he was pleased by Andie's [Andrew Archibald Buchanan] engagement; informs him the Kennedys had been appointed to St Petersburg and that Sir Harry [Parkes] was due to arrive; promises send bulbs in November.
Term
travel, Japan
gardens, bulbs
climate, Japanese
medical conditions, inflammation of the eyes
appointments, diplomatic, St Petersburg
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA6385
Parkes; Harry S. (1828-1885); Sir; diplomat
1828-1885
NA6427
Buchanan; Andrew A. (1850-1932); Mr; 4th son of Andrew Buchanan
1850-1932
NA6514
Kennedy; Robert J. (1851-1936); Sir; diplomat
1851-1936
NA6483
Buchanan; George W. (1854-1924); Sir; 5th son of Andrew Buchanan and diplomat
1854-1924
NA136
Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat
1807-1882
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