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without address, but in context from Singapore, about Feb 1856, possibly an enclosure to letter to Fanny Sims 20 Feb 1856; re Sims's business, engraving technique; eagerness for departure to the East; sore (foot?); description of Singapore street scene and mixture of nationalitie including Kling (Chettiar ) tradesmen. Place: California USA Singapore Malaya Notes: Not listed in contents. On a small piece of blue paper. See WP1/3/37. The Klings (also known as Chettiars or Chulias) were Indian traders from Tamil Nadu. (History of Chettiars Website; Bailey's 19th century photographs of Singapore Website). Place: Ternate Moluccas Netherlands Indies Notes: Not listed in contents. |
