Asks permission to send a new ship to Mozambique for slaves, in view of the fact that he sold his old ship, The Carolina to the Admiralty at their urgent request.

Announces that the ship recently arrived in False Bay is Danish.

Describes the Bay [Saldanha], the water supply, the journey from Cape Town to Hootjies Bay and the possibility of linking the Bay with the Berg River; is about to set off to the Olifant's River, where he hopes to meet John van Reenen, and then to the Namaqua country.

Supplies information that the French expedition is to rendezvous at Ajaccio in Corsica or at Malta and proceed to Alexandria but that the ultimate aim is to attack India.

In letter-book marked 'Letters from England'.

Hopes that funds to pay for the goods shipped to the Cape will be remitted immediately, so that Mr. Davison may be recompensed.

Copy in letter-book.

pp.15-16.

Requests an explanation of the tax to be charged on the purchase of Rossouw's house by the Admiralty.

Agrees to pay the purchase tax on Rossouw's house separately from the price of the house; includes a letter from Captain Alexander accompanied by a specimen of water taken from Saldanha Bay.

Details possible advantages, such as being able to exile in Egypt dangerous individuals and obtaining much-needed corn; Egypt could be used as a base for a lucrative trade of Eastern goods, as the Red Sea can be navigated with care.

In letter-book marked 'Letters from England'.

Reports on his Northern tour and that he will attempt to cross a mountain chain to save time and enable him to visit Namaqua country; considers that an adequate supply of water could be found st Saldanha Bay for the whole fleet; it is thought that some English deserters are living in the Namaqua country and that they rob the Bushmen of their cattle, to sell in Cape Town.