Letter 154 His Majesty's Secretary of State, the Duke of Newcastle, at Whitehall to Harry Gough informing him that the French have declared war on England and recommending that the Company take the appropriate precautions for the security of their trade.
Letter 155 George Clifford and Sons at Amsterdam to Christopher Mole forwarding cargo lists of some Dutch East Indiamen and reporting that they are awaiting further intelligence on shipping from Asia.
Letter 157 Secretary Thomas Corbett at the Admiralty Office to Christopher Mole reporting that the Commissioners of the Admiralty have given authorisation for the Company's ships Fort St George and Wager to be repaired at the naval docks in Portsmouth.
Letter 158 Mary Clark to the Court requesting that the proceeds from the estate of her late husband, Charles Clark, be paid into the Company's cash at St Helena and bills of exchange granted payable to her as his executrix.
Letter 159 Thomas Edlyne to the Court requesting that the proceeds raised from the estate of his late nephew Edmund Edlyne, be paid into the Company's cash at Bencoolen and bills of exchange issued in his name as one of the executors.
Letter 160 George Clifford and Sons in Amsterdam to Christopher Mole reporting on the movements of ships into and out of the Texel, forwarding cargo lists and providing other intelligence.
Letter 163 Consul Nathaniel Micklethwaite in Aleppo to the Court forwarding packets to the Company in London, reporting that he received a copy of the declaration of war with France and reporting on shipping in the area. Copy of his earlier later dated 22 May 1744 attached.