Francis Jenkins (1793-1866) The panel delivered a round asking for research of places where teas could possibly be grown. The circular was reacted almost immediately by one head Francis Jenkins. Jenkins signed up with the East Asia organization and sailed from England in 1810. He was deputed by the team to try a study of Assam, such as Cachar and Manipur, during Oct 1832-April 1833, as a result of its annexation of the British. Very early 1833, Bruce advised Jenkins privately and typed your publicly that aˆ?the tea vegetation were growing untamed nationwide’ [Kochhar]. Jennings must have become convinced in addition by findings of Lt. Continue reading A collection of Jenkins’ journals and letters online dating from 1810 to 1860s were delivered to auction at Sotheby’s in ’09