Copy of letter from Fratelli Pini to Court of Directors. Marked "copy for Marseilles". Forwards packet from Mocha addressed to British Consul in Cairo. Dated Cairo, 29 December 1784, with postscript of 26 January 1785
Extract from Bengal Public Consultations, 18 November 1773. Plan to explore Red Sea coast from Basra to Suez for new communications route put forward by Thornhill, Holford and Killican. Board approve plan and permit use of the Cuddalore Schooner.
Extract from Bengal Public Consultations, 28 August 1776 Captain David Scott, supercargo of the Alexander, complains that the government at Jedda is oppressing trade at the port. Calls for the redress of British merchants' grievances and considers the importance of Red Sea trade with Bengal.
Extract from Bengal Public Consultations, 4 November 1776. Minute prepared by Mr Francis about benefits of Red Sea trade to Bengal and, in particular, to what objections a renewed trade effort would be liable.
Extract of a General Letter from Bengal. Reports difficulties in trading at Jedda. Renewal of efforts to open up trading at Suez in preference to Jedda.