Extracts from Madras General Consultations 30 Mar & 14 Jul 1782, copying correspondence on relations between the supercargoes at Canton and the Governor of Macao, and the actions of Capt McClary
Note from the EIC Chairman and Deputy Chairman to Lord North, forwarding an extract letter from Canton 28 Dec 1782 and a list of ships at Canton in 1782
Letter from George Smith at Calcutta to Henry Dundas, 10 Sep 1787: plans to supply bullion for China from Bengal, debts in India, the beneficial effects of Lord Cornwallis's administration, a writership for his son
(1) Letter from George Smith at Canton to Henry Dundas, 26 Nov 1786: his journey from Bombay, the state of trade in China, and a comparative table of Bohea tea prices in Bengal and England. (2) Letter from George Smith at Canton to Henry Dundas, 12 Dec 1786: the Chief Supercargo should be appointed HM's Consul in order to control the country ships, the £200 per month paid to commanders of EIC ships while at Canton should cease, a complaint against the Governor of Macao should be made to the C...
Letter from William Lennox of New Broad St, London, to Henry Dundas, 26 Jul 1797: forwards extract letter from Copenhagen about the opening of the Danish trade to China to private ships
Extract from Canton Select Consultations 26 Feb 1781: letter from William Fitzhugh reporting that Smith is under the protection of the Governor of Macao