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Submitted by lizchater on Fri, 2011-02-04 21:51

Hi,

Need some assistance please.  I have a Carl Smith Card 114055 part of which has the following text: "Macau B-13 P.255 - 21 May 1887"

Another reference on the cards says: B-14 P.150 - 29 Dec 1887"

The subject matter is about a property being sold between two people in Macau.  My question is this:

What document/book/record is Carl Smith referring to with these references and are they accessible at the HK PRO.

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Liz

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Submitted by philk on Sat, 2011-02-05 22:11.

Maybe the Macau Govt Gazette? The B might stand for Bulletin? Just a uninformed guess of course.

Submitted by lizchater on Sun, 2011-02-06 17:09.

Thanks Philk

Submitted by David on Sun, 2011-02-06 19:58.

Does the PRO have any glossary available explaining the abbreviations that Carl Smith used?

Regards, David

Submitted by lizchater on Mon, 2011-02-07 15:10.

Hi David,

I don't know if they do or not, maybe someone on the forum who goes there more frequently than me will be able to advise?  My query is because of my renewed interest in the Jordan's by Agnes Laing. 

liz

Submitted by David on Mon, 2011-02-07 22:03.

Hi Liz,

Apologies if I'm stating the obvious, but have you tried emailing your question directly to them? (See http://www.grs.gov.hk/ws/english/contactus.htm)

I've not been in touch with them by email myself, but I've heard other people say they are helpful.

Regards, David

Submitted by HO Lim-peng (not verified) on Tue, 2011-02-08 02:53.

P. = Pataca, Macau currency?

Comminest currency in Macau was Pataca Mexicana (Mexican silver dollar, as also used in HK and elsewhere) until 1894, Macau Pataca thereafter.

 

Just a thought

 

Submitted by lizchater on Tue, 2011-02-08 18:52.

Thanks David and HO Lim-peng, I shall look into it.

Best wishes

Liz