Note from Duke of Grafton, at Grosvenor Square, asking to see Messrs Dudley and Rous (Chairman and Deputy Chairman, Court of Directors) the following day to discuss propositions received.
'No 3. Propositions to serve as the basis of a negotiation with Parliament.' [by Lawrence Sulivan] Newspaper cutting attached, detailing revenue calculations, signed A Proprietor.
'The Report of the Court of Directors made this Day to the General Court of Proprietors of the East India Company; printed by Order of the said General Court.' At Merchant Taylors Hall Endorsed: Court of Directors report upon Mr Sulivans propositions