Regrets the ill luck at the beginning of Earl Macartney's voyage and wishes him well for the future.

"Most secret" letter, approving the temporary measures taken by Craig to assist the military service from the surplus of the country; also approves the purchase of the Dutch East Indian Company's slaves to accompany the South American expedition as pioneers; considers that as the Cape is adequately protected and attack is unlikely, the South American force should be dispatched promptly. Enclosed in 77.

Requests wheat, flour or rice to be sent most urgently to the Cape, in view of the failure of crops due to drought; asks also for gunpowder, timber and gunny bags.

Gives shipping news, including a report that Admiral Sercey has arrived in Mauritius from Batavia.

letter Signed a true extract by J. Wobb.

Signed by Thomas Nott, Deputy Adjutant-General.

Requests permission for a new minister, familiar with Dutch, to be brought from Europe to assist them with preaching and education, as their own minister has died.

Document Signed by C. Matthiessen, C.F. Gernann, J. Casper Lees, G.G. Hbhme, J. Liebbrandt, G.A. Watermeyer and J. Bolleure and certified a true translation by C.G. HOhne.

The Cape is important for its strategic position and not for trade, although cattle, corn, wool and ivory exports could become valuable; deprecates lack of good ports and communications; comments on the civil, criminal, financial and military aspects of the Cape.

Inscribed on the back is "Remarks upon Bruce, received from Sir J.C. May 18.11.7".

Copy (translation). document Signed by B. Eyberg.

The reduction in the issue of forage should make the grain magazine last until 10th October. Enclosed in 104.

A Danish ship from Batavia, bound for Copenhagen, has arrived, with sugar, rice and one passenger.