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Macartney Earl, London. To [Thomas] Coutts, London

ZA HPRA A88-38 (38)
Item
3 October 1796

Part of Earl George Macartney Papers

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.

Nepean, Evan, Admiralty Office, [London]. To Rear-Admiral Sir George. Keith Elphinstone, [Cape of Good Hope]

ZA HPRA A88-39 (39)
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15 November 1796

Part of Earl George Macartney Papers

"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.

Malcolm, Colonel Henry, Cape of Good Hope. To Earl Macartney

ZA HPRA A88-40 (40)
Item
21 November 1796

Part of Earl George Macartney Papers

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.

Abstract of instruction given to Earl Macartney on how he should govern the new colony

ZA HPRA A88-30 (32)
Item
1 August 1796

Part of Earl George Macartney Papers

Scott, David, India House, [London]. To H. Dundee, (London)

ZA HPRA A88-31 (31)
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1 August 1796

Part of Earl George Macartney Papers

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.

Le Mesurier, Paul, East India House, [London]. To the Court of Directors, East India Company, [London]

ZA HPRA A88-32 (33)
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10 August 1796

Part of Earl George Macartney Papers

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.

Receipt for 305 (1830 rix dollars), being the total amount of 200 days batt and forage money allowed for the medical staff for 1976, issued to John Pringle, Commissary General