"Mont secret" instruction arranging protection for convoys leaving St. Helena in February and May for Britain; advises the Admiral of the possible danger from French ships based at Brest intercepting the convoy.

Enclosed in 66.

Explains that a case containing sketches, arabic gum and cinnamon for Earl Macartney has been entrusted to him by Major-General Sydenham at Madras; the case will be cent to Mr. Hercules Ross to await Earl Macartney's arrival.

In letter-book marked 'Letters from England'.

Reserves trade to the East of the Cape of Good Hope to the East India Company.

Copy in letter-book marked 'Letters from England'. Enclosed in 256.

Conveys instruction No.28 relative to the office of Ordinary at the Cape, stating that only the Governor or in his absence, the Lieutenant-Governor may exercise powers of granting licences for marriages, probates of wills and collating to benefices.

Transmits instructions including the fixing of Macartney's salary at £10,000 per annum and £2,000 table money and that of Mr. Barnard as Secretary at £3000 per annum, both to be backdated to 1 August 1796; all other officials are to be paid from 1 January 1797; as the revenue of the colony may be insufficient to cover the civil establishment, the East India Company will be asked to supply the deficit and the government will adjust affairs with the Company; no Dutch or French settlers are to be allowed at the Cape. In letter-book marked 'Letters from England'.

Requests Macartney to deliver two dispatches to Rear-Admiral Pringle.

Forward the request of the Commissioners of the Navy for naval store houses to be provided at the Cape.

Copy in letter-book marked 'Letters from England'. Enclosed in 68.

letter Signed by Lord Spencer, J. Gambier and N. Young.

Instructs him to provide houses at the Cape of Good Hope for naval stores, for the use of His Majesty's ships calling at the Cape.

In letter-book marked 'Letters from England'. letter.