A series of letters from Father E. Gherzi, Dr Herbert Chatley and letters about Sir Frederick Maze Chinese Junk collection.
Folder with a handwritten letter with edits and Chinese Characters as well as handwritten dossier covering the period 1942-1943 and the story of the British control in the Chinese Maritime 5 pages; a letter from E. Gherzi at Zi KaWei Observatory 17 August 1946 about Yangtse River, a book on the Zi KaWei Observatory, the USA Navy Weather service reaction to seven typhoons 2 pages; a reply to Father E. Gherzi 26 September 1946 about China’s political future in terms of official class and peasant class; a letter 23 September 1946 on a draft of Conservancy operation in Shanghai asking for Dr Herbert Chatley to please glance through the draft and give their criticism; a letter 1 October 1946 from Dr Herbert Chatley replying to the letter on the 23 September 1946 referring to draft of Conservancy operation in Shanghai about confidential work; a letter 11 October 1946 to Dr Herbert Chatley thanking him for the draft, suggestions and proof-reading with reviews a letter 14 October 1946 from father E. Gherzi about a typhoon over the Atlantic; 19 October 1946 letter from Dr Herbert Chatley 4 pages; 5 November 1946 to Dr Herbert Chatley 1 page a series of letters about instruction to arrange correspondence to the Queen’s University at Belfast and the copies to the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, London for safe keeping in your name. 6 pages and a handwritten letter to the editor of Slackwoods magazine in Edinburgh, a series of letters from public libraries thanking Frederick Maze for the donation of catalogue of the maze Collection of Chinese junk models in the Science Museum. An Article on the Gold Standard some comments on its origin abandonment and future by W. F. Tyler.
Formerly MAZ/47
Translation Note:
First letter in folder previously described as "handwritten letter with edits and Chinese Characters", comprises:
A letter dated June 6, 1938, from the Minister of Finance, Dr. H. H. Kung, to the Shanghai Office of the Inspectorate General of Customs, includes both an English letter and its Chinese translation. The Chinese letter expresses gratitude for the efforts of the Customs staff in maintaining operations and their loyalty to the government during challenging times. It emphasizes that while preserving the integrity of the customs administration, China’s own rights and interests should take precedence over those of other countries operating within China. The letter was also circulated to all Customs and Excise Departments and officials at all levels, with instructions for compliance at all times.
[Acknowledgement: catalogue translations for the above documents in Chinese script kindly provided by Siqing Zhan, RMG Volunteer, 10/09/2024].
Formerly MAZ/47
Translation Note:
First letter in folder previously described as "handwritten letter with edits and Chinese Characters", comprises:
A letter dated June 6, 1938, from the Minister of Finance, Dr. H. H. Kung, to the Shanghai Office of the Inspectorate General of Customs, includes both an English letter and its Chinese translation. The Chinese letter expresses gratitude for the efforts of the Customs staff in maintaining operations and their loyalty to the government during challenging times. It emphasizes that while preserving the integrity of the customs administration, China’s own rights and interests should take precedence over those of other countries operating within China. The letter was also circulated to all Customs and Excise Departments and officials at all levels, with instructions for compliance at all times.
[Acknowledgement: catalogue translations for the above documents in Chinese script kindly provided by Siqing Zhan, RMG Volunteer, 10/09/2024].
Record Details
| Item reference: | MAZ/1/7; MAZ/47 MS1979/165 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Personal collections |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | folder |
| Date made: | 1942 - 1943; 1942 - 1946 |
| Creator: | Maze, Frederick William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Memorandum of the need of improving Caton Harbour and protection of floods in the west river. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/1)
- A series of letters from Sir Francis Algen, J H Macoun, W F Tyler, and M P R Walsham discussing Sir Francis Algen's dismissal from service. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/2)
- Two official document written in Chinese appointing Sir Frederick Maze as advisor to the National Board of Reconstruction and advisor to the Headquarters Sun Chuanfang. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/3)
- A series of confidential correspondence to Sir Frederick Maze and other officials during his role as Inspector-General of Customs. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/4)
- A series of proposals sent to Dr Kung over the years about Customs, tax and personnel. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/5)
- Telegram annotated by Sir Frederick William Maze, 1933. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/6)
- A series of letters from Father E. Gherzi, Dr Herbert Chatley and letters about Sir Frederick Maze Chinese Junk collection. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/7)
- Confidential letter to Mr Cubbon, from Sir Frederick Maze as a prisoner of war. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/8)
- Folder of correspondence between Sir Maze and various others concerning the work of the Customs Administration with regards to the political situation with duplicates. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/9)
- Confidential letter from Sir F Maze to Mr Cubbon, Chung King 27 March 1943 about the Prisoners of War. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/10)
- Letters from Sir Maze to Dr Kung including the re-establishment of the Inspectorate General of Customs and the Administration of the Customs Station. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/11)
- A letter to Sir Horase about policy decisions before Sir Frederick Maze retirement. (Manuscript) (MAZ/1/12)
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