SIAM

Hugh Low (see Note below), Autograph Letter Signed (draft), four pages,12mo, bifolium, dated 22 January [1891] to a Mr Torry, employee of Streeter. Text: I am glad to hear that you have arrived safely [in Perak presumably] and hope soon to hear that you have [??] to make progress in our business.

Four pages, 12mo, bifolium, dusted but text clear and complete. He says that Streeter and Benson (presumably the Goldsmith's and Jewellers who have (or seek) jewel and mineral concessions in the East) are taking some action or other which he fails to understand. He trusts his lawyer to deal with if but asks Low's opinion on a letter he proposes to send for strong personal and political reasons.

ALS, 3pp. in a generous hand, good condition. I am very glad to hear that you have asked Morant to lunch with you. I merely wish to tell you what probably you know already, that he is one of thebest Englishmen that ever set foot in Siam. He is thoroughly straight, and yet has tact & infinite patience. His position in Siam, gained entirely by his own merits, is very influential, and his influence is invariably exercised in the right direction. I am very glad indeed that you & he sh[ou]d meet.

Paper 7.5 x 2.5, laid down on larger paper (page from a small album), very top of the f of of carelessly trimmed, good condition. See image.