Mss Eur C35

1, pp. 1˗9: To Lord Minto. Prince of Wales Island, 25th.

November 1810. The action of the squadron; the removal

of the blockade of Java; Mr. Bruce places a small cutter at

Raffles’ disposal.

2, pp. 9˗10: To Lord Minto. Prince of Wales Island,

27 Novr 1810. Raffles has induced a local shipbuilder to

take a new ship to Calcutta.

3. pp. 11˗26: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 15th Decr 1810.

Raffles arrived at Malacca on 4th November; a brief sketch

of his proceedings since that date.

4, pp. 27˗35: To W. E. Phillips, Govr of P. W. Island.

Malacca 9 Jany 1810 (? 1811). On the death of the Governor

(Bruce). Raffles encloses copies of his appointment and

instructions.

5, pp. 36˗47: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 24th Jany 1811.

Raffles sends his military report, and a report on the same

subject by Captain Farquhar. [See also 234, 16] He urges an early start for

the expedition.

6, pp. 48˗51: To W. E. Phillips. Malacca, 24 Jany. 1811.

Preparations for the expedition to Java.

7, pp. 51˗53: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 24 Jany 1811.

Raffles sends Mr. Scott, who has given most satisfactory

assistance, to Bengal. He speaks of the incomprehensible

conduct of the Penang Government, &c.

8, pp. 53˗55: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 4th Feby 1811.

Raffles suggests utilising Dutch interpreters.

9, pp. 56˗75: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 6th February

1811. The importance of an early start; with 10,000 men

success is assured; the administration of Justice after capitu-

lation; prize property; paper currency; all judicial and

civil officials should be continued in office for a time, and

each made answerable for his department, &c.

10, pp. 76˗80: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 6th February

1811. Interpreters and guides. Raffles recommends

Mr. Robinson, his “most intimate friend”; also Captain

Farquhar and Mr. Loftie. [Married Raffles’ sister]

11, pp. 81˗83: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 8th February

1811. Raffles encloses two registers of the Dutch establish-

ments for 1801 and 1808. “Marshal Daendels is, as a public

character, in every way so superior that it is impossible to

foresee the plans he may adopt.”

12, p. 84: To Lord Minto. Malacca, ˗˗ February 1811.

Raffles desires Lieut. Macdonald to return as soon as possible.

13, pp. 85˗86: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 6th February

181l. Raffles entreats Lord Minto to send Dr Leyden.

14, pp. 86˗90: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 10 Feby. 1811.

Mr Robinson proceeds to Bengal on the Ariel. Raffles has

no hesitation in referring Lord Minto to him on every point.

Stores for Malacca; opposition of the Penang govern-

ment, &c.

15, pp. 91˗96: To W. E. Phillips. Malacca, 12 Febry

1811.

16, p. 97: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 12 Febry 1811.

Raffles asks for copies of Captain Farquhar’s map of Java.

17, pp. 98˗99: To (W. E. Phillips). Malacca, 23rd February

1811. News of the capture of the Isle of France; stores for

Malacca, &c.

18, p. 99: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 18th February 1811.

Raffles’ co-operation with Captain Farquhar; the supply

of medicine, &c. Another copy of this letter is in 232, 9.

19, pp. 115˗123: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 7th March

1811. The success at Mauritius; Palembang; prize property;

the relation of the Dutch Company to the Dutch Government.

20, pp. 124˗126: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 17 March

1811. The reported delay; stores, &c.

21, pp. 127˗128: To W. E. Phillips. Malacca, 12 March

1811. As Captain Farquhar and Mr. Moser will probably

proceed with the expedition, their places should be filled.

22, p. 128: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 18th March 1811.

Raffles forwards a Dutch proclamation.

23, p. 129: To Lord Minto. Mallacca, 10 February 1811.

Raffles sends Captain Farquhar’s memorandum on fortifications.

24, pp. 130˗134: To W.E. Phillips. Malacca, 12th April

1811. On the terms of Raffles’ appointment, Mr. Phillips’

censure of Mr. Chalmers unjustified. Raffles asks for early

news of Lord Minto’s arrival at Penang.

25, pp. 135˗140: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 13th April

1811. On Marshal Daendel’s movements, &c.

26, p. 141: To W. E. Phillips. Malacca, 14th April

1811. Raffles sends a letter for Lord Minto.

27, pp. 142˗146: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 30th April

181l. Arrival of the first division; Daendel is encamped

inland of Batavia; his disposition and forces, &c.

28, pp. 147˗153: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 6th May 1811.

Extract from Captain Greig’s Journal; Marshal Daendel’s

disposition and forces; assistance expected by the Dutch

from France; death of Mr. McQueen.

29, pp. 153˗154: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 13th May

(1811). Lord Minto’s arrival at Penang; the first and

second divisions from Bengal are already watered and

provisioned.