Copy of letter from Rear-Admiral John Blankett in Mocha Road to Samuel Manesty, British Resident at Bussora [Basra]. The letter forwards intelligence related to the French campaign in Egypt and Syria, including the French retreat from Acre and reports that the Government of Mecca is supporting th...
‘List of necessarys wanting for the use of the factory’
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A list of items wanted by the Mocha Factory, including medicines, wine, table beer, saddles, bridles, housing and holsters (for horses). It is dated 25 July 1720 and signed by Edward Say and Thomas Rammell. It was received via the ship Princess Anne.
Account of Cape Wine Provided by Captain William Mabbot
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An account of Cape wine provided by Captain William Mabbot, signed by Mabbot and dated 15 May 1722. It was received via the ship Caesar on 1 March 1722 [New Style date 1 March 1723].
Account of Cape Wine Provided by Captain Phillip Worth
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An account of Cape wine provided by Captain Phillip Worth, signed by Worth and dated 6 July 1722. It was received via the ship Townshend on 8 June 1723.
General Letter from Mocha to the Court of Directors
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General letter from Mocha to the Court of Directors of the East India Company, from John Hill and Edward Say, dated 17 August 1719. The letter was received via the ship Susannah on 13 June 1720.
General Letter from Mocha to the Court of Directors
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General letter from Mocha to the Court of Directors of the East India Company, dated 16 August 1719, from John Hill and Edward Say. Received via the ship Princess Anne on 18 March 1720 [New Style date 18 March 1721].