Extract of Bombay Political Consultations Reports on letter by Admiral Rainier suggesting that Commodore Blankett take possession of the Island of Perim with a view to establishing a post there.
Extract of Bombay Political Consultations, 25 June 1799. Contains extract of a letter from Captain Wilson Letter relates Wilson's investigation of the Island of Meyum.
Extract of a political letter from Bombay. Reports that Perim has been relieved by the Bombay and also that the island is unhealthy, two men having died and about 60 men being in the hospital. Dated Bombay.
Extract of a political letter from Bombay. Reports the lack of success in finding fresh water and the withdrawal of most of the garrison from Perim to the port of Aden. Dated Bombay
Copy of letter from Hugh Inglis, Chairman of the Company, David Scott,75 Deputy Chairman of the Company, and John Manship at East India House to the governor-general of Bengal. Reports the despatch of Sir Home Popham to the Red Sea to negotiate a commercial treaty with the Sheriff of Mecca and ot...
Copy of letter from Sir Home Popham to the Secret Committee of the Company. Reports that Jedda appears to be under French influence which only the Porte may be able to dispel. Dated Romney, Cosier Bay
Extract of a letter from Sir Home Popham to the Secret Committee of the Company. Popham reports advice from governor-general to pay a visit to Sana. Dated Calcutta