James M. Hall to WMUnstamped envelope as forwarded to William Mackinnon. by A. Reid & Co., J.M.H. in Glasgow, William Mackinnon in East. Journey showed need good stewards, storekeepers, ineffectiveness of superheaters - J.M.H. against pioneering innovations. Proposed land purchase would have to be on their Agency account, like coal sheds, depots etc. New Government steamer contracts should avoid waiting clauses. Contract for new ship with Thomson's. Bombay - Karachi shows poor start. Capital call about due. Advises visit to Bushire to personally judge value as new agency base - J.M.H. against proliferation of branches, but subsidies valued as nuclei for extending territory. Liebert's buying proposals rejected - Calcutta stocks too high. Pile Spence & Co. part payment on new steamer in cash. Believes to be used in Civil War Blockade running - quotes insurance rate.

Order number:	PP MS 1, Box 95
Date(s) of creation:	25 March 1862
Level:	Item
Format:	Archive