Copy of letter from the Governor General, (Earl of Mornington, Marquis Welloslay) Fort William, to Jonathan Duncan, Governor in Council, Bombay. Recommends the establishing of a permanent naval station at Aden. Dated Fort William
Translate of a firman lately issued by the Ottoman Emperor. Confirms conditions of permitting consuls from Christian nations reside and work in Ottoman lands.
Extract of a secret letter from Bengal. Gives details of the trading concessions and limited British protection which Popham has been authorised to offer the Arab chiefs. The governor-general in Council reserves the right to ratify and political or commercial treaties negotiated.
Translation of letter from Sir Home Popham to Mahomet Pasha, wazir of Cairo. Requests opening trade route between Company settlements and Suez. Marked "No.1". Dated Suez
Translation of letter from Sir Home Popham to Mahomet Pasha, wazir of Cairo. Requests guarantees of safety for merchants and their goods in crossing the desert. Marked "No.3". Dated Suez.
Copy of letter from Jonathan Duncan, Governor of Bombay, to Colonel Wellesley. Bombay company has been delayed on embarkation due to a Hindu festival and a decision to await further orders prior to the rendezvous. Copy verified by J.A. Evans. Marked "No.2". Dated 3 March 1801 Received overland, 1...
Copy of letter from Jonathan Duncan to Colonel Wellesley. Reports on the arrangements made for troops' provisions. Copy verified by J.A. Evans. Marked "No.4". Dated Bombay, 6 March 1801 Received overland, 14 August 1801.
Copy of letter from Jonathan Duncan to Admiral Blankett. Reports departure of Bombay troops to Mocha. Copy verified by J.A. Evans. Marked "No.9". Dated 3 March 1801 Received overland, 14 August 1801.
Copy of letter from Jonathan Duncan, James Carmac and William Page to Marquis Wellesley. Reports progress made on Red Sea expedition and encloses copies of letters received. Copy verified by J.A. Evans. Marked "No.10". Dated Bombay Castle, 4 March 1801 Received overland, 14 August 1801.