| Description | 1. 25 Aug 1713 from Richard Harrison concerning a shipment of fifty bales of matchett aboard the Resolution under the charge of Mr Nelthorpe which he had found to be much damaged upon opening. The original bill of lading is included.
2. 27 Jul 1713 from Stephen Shaw requesting that, if possible, Henry Davenport demand on his behalf payment of monies owed to him by Mr Barnewall arising out of trade in Manila. Includes an attested copy of Captain George Wesley's obligation to Captain Tempest Ellingsworth for one hundred and sixty rupees and requests that Henry Davenport demands the same.
3. 4 Nov 1713 from Dr Osmond Colt relating to an impending voyage to Persia.
4. 29 Nov 1713 from Dr Colt referring to the disposal of money in the hands of Mr Glegg and outlining his own circumstances.
5. 22 Dec 1713 from Henry Glegg confirming that he shall give Mr Coult Respondentia bonds for the two hundred and twelve pagodas to Persia and fresh bonds for England upon his return.
6. 23 Nov 1712 from William Weld with an update on the potential for trade in Persia.
7. 10 Sep 1712 Duplicate business letter from John Deane confirming receipt of his money from Captain Dawes and confirming also that he shall make payments as ordered to Mr Boone and arrange for the shipment of Arrack for Henry Davenport's friends as directed.
8. 28 Aug 1712 from John Deane confirming payment of two hundred Surat Rupees as directed to Mr Feake.
9. 1 Nov 1712 from Charles Boone referring to some misunderstandings between them.
10. 25 May 1713 from John Deane writing to Henry Davenport in his capacity as attorney in Madras for Captain William Weld providing a brief update about matters he has handled for Captain Weld; including the receipt of 1000 Madras rupees due to him from the estate of Captain Penruddock (deceased).
11. 25 Aug 1713 from Monsieur Hardancourt offering his assistance in an enterprise in Manilla (in French).
12. 13 Feb 1711 Copy of Henry Davenport's second letter from Suratt Barr to Messrs Bernard Wyche and Captain Christopher Cradock which refers to an alleged accounts deficiency in respect of monies due to him and his associate, Charles Boone. |