Record

RefNoCD/47/37
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Messrs Van Oppen & Co., Ltd., Universal Carriers, Shipping and Insurance Agents, to Mr J.S. Macdonald [of the British South Africa Company]; 2 London Wall Buildings
Date[May 1909]
DescriptionInforms the British South Africa Company that Messrs. Van Oppen and Co. have now received a report from their agent in St Petersburg. Hopes that the damage [to the geodetic instruments shipped to St Petersburg] was officially noted so that the proper parties will be held responsible. Asks if it is their intention to claim under the insurance covered by Messrs. Troughton and Simms' order.
Extent1p
FormatTypescript copy
AccessStatusOpen
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