Letter 130 William Bogdani at the Ordnance Office in London to Robert James enclosing letters to be forwarded to Fort St George on board one of the Company's ships.
Letter 132 Swift Fleet at East India House to Robert James reporting that the Committee of Shipping have examined and approved James Ward, William Harrold , George Cox and Nicholas Jackson as mates on board the Ilchester.
Letter 133 Thomas Reading at East India House to Robert James reporting that the Committee of Private Trade have approved the appointment of John Smith, Joseph Cheesborough, Robert Fawlkener and James Walsh as writers in the Company's service.
Letter 134 John Harvey at Gravesend to Robert James reporting on the preparations of the Hope, Warwick, Princess Augusta, Norfolk, Sandwich, Falmouth, Triton and Boscawen to sail. Also reports that the King's troops to be embarked on board the Norfolk and Boscawen have not yet arrived.
Letter 135 John Harvey at Gravesend to Robert James reporting that the Warwick, Princess Augusta, Falmouth, Norfolk, Sandwich and Tavistock will prepare to sail from Gravesend the following day. Informs him that the King's troops are boarded on the Boscawen and Norfolk and that they will all sail as soon as possible.