Sends a copy of the answers he gave to the queries of the Privy Council and also a string of queries which ho ordered to be circulated amongst the Directors, with what he considers being the "proper" answers.

Encloses 22, 25, and 29.

Extract of the Courts minutes recording his dissent from the answers to be given to the queries from the Privy Council; advises that trade from the West to the Cape should be open to all nations and that the Cape itself be developed and precious metals sought there.

Comments on the views concerning trade at the Cape of Good Hope, expressed by the Court of Directors of the East India Company, Mr. David Scott and Sir Stephen Lushington and then gives his own views; agrees that the East Indian trade be reserved for the East India Company but feels that trade from the West should be open to some extent to foreign ships, with the exception of certain articles which must come from Britain in British ships; in this way foreign ships could sell goods to enable them to pay for repairs and refreshment; suggests that Cape goods be exported in ships of all countries, except tallow and hides, which are needed by Britain, and that European goods be exported from the Cape by any country; refers to the need to protect British fishing rights at the Cape, the method of reforming custom and excise duties and the question of allowing only British immigrants into Cape colony.

Return of 200 days forage, baggage and batt money for the medical stuff of the army under the command of His Excellency Major-General Craig. Copy. Attached to 35.

Lists the amounts under the names of the various departments.

Names: Mr. Rena, Mr. Brandt, Mr. Baumgardt, Mr. Matthiessen, Messrs. de Wit & Braun. Lombard Bank.

Attached to 34.

Document Signed by William Robertson, M.D. and witnessed by Thomas Maxwell.

Signed by John Pringle.

Discusses the possible length and financial burden of the war against France and hopes that the Treasury officials will keep their promises to send funds; is about to leave for the Cape where he trusts he will not remain for more than 18 months.

Private, commenting on a possible attack on the Spanish possessions on the River Plate which could be made from the Cape, and that he would support such a plan with provisions, pilots, etc.

"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.