Letter from George Baldwin to Henry Dundas. Warns of imminent famine in Egypt. Baldwin has heard of Ainslie's request to be recalled home and he recommends that future envoys to the Porte co-operate with him. Dated Alexandria
Duplicate letter from George Baldwin to Henry Dundas. Comments on the renewal of the Company's charter and the need to appoint an ambassador to Constantinople. Baldwin also requests a 'proper person' to cover him in his absence, settling his deceased brother's estate. Dated Alexandria
Letter from William Pulteney to Henry Dundas. Reports that Lord Grenville has stopped Baldwin's salary and appeals to Dundas to intervene. Encloses letter from Richard Lee. Dated London
Letter from Richard Lee, junior, to Mrs Baldwin. States that Baldwin's position and influence in Egypt has spared Lee payment of duties amounting to more than Baldwin's salary. Dated London
Extract of a letter from William Pulteney to Henry Dundas. Forwards letter by Mrs Baldwin concerning the Baldwins' need for a Government commission, not just a Company appointment.
Letter from Mrs Baldwin to William Pulteney. States that Egyptian consulship would be dangerous without Government protection and that the Company's employment of Baldwin is entirely due to him being a Government appointment.
Remonstrance by George Baldwin to Henry Dundas. Baldwin complains that he was not informed that his commission had been abolished until four years later and, subsequently, his property has fallen into French hands. Dated Vienna