Translation of the Representation of the Porte to Sir Robert Ainslie. From 1779, any English ships trading at Suez will have merchandise confiscated and the crew made slaves. Dated 17 December 1778 Received 17 February 1779
Letter from Sir Robert Ainslie to Peter Michell. States satisfaction in persuading the Porte to ban trading ships of all Christian powers, rather than just the English flag. Reports efforts to obtain release of Captains Scott and Mills. Dated Constantinople
Covering note from Sir Stanier Porten to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Company. Forwards extract of a letter from Ainslie to Weymouth. Dated St James
Covering letter from Sir Stanier Porten to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Company. Forwards copies of papers from Ainslie to Weymouth. States that Ainslie cannot continue to help British subjects who have ignored the Porte's trading restrictions. Dated St James, 17 November 1779
Translated extract of a letter from Signior Brandi to Sir Robert Ainslie. Reports the release of George Moore and the restitution of property. Marked "No.8." Dated Alexandria
Covering note from Sir Stanier Porten to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Company. Forwards extract of a letter from Ainslie to Weymouth. Dated St James, 24 December 1779. Read in Court.
Letter from Sir Robert Ainslie to Peter Michell. States his efforts to free James Wooley. Believes that events of 1779 have made it impossible to plead for the Company's use of Suez in conveying despatches to and from India but it may be possible to use Turkish ships. Dated Constantinople