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Elphinstone to Consequa and to compradore:. (Dated: 3m 12d); To Consequa: encloses...
Catalogue reference: FO 1048/12/23
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- [1812]
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Elphinstone to Consequa and to compradore:. (Dated: 3m 12d);
To Consequa: encloses an order on the compradore for $50,000, the money to be used only for buying tea in the Bohea hills. Requests support regarding Customs behaviour.;
To compradore: authorises payment of the order sent to Consequa. The recent receipts should be given to Mowqua's son. Poonequa should be told that Elphinstone will shortly reply.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- FO 682/537
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- Trade and commerce
- Food and drink
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East India Company: Select Committee of Supercargoes, Chinese Secretary's Office:...
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