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• J.M. Hall to William Mackinnon. Difficult getting news about William Mackinnon in India and reports of invasion. Discussion of failing of probationary manager - possible introduction of departmental reports, easily possible with such a large staff. Dr McDougall matter and Trustees agreement to interest payments. List of C & B Co. existing and projected steamers dealt with. Contracts Bombay-Karachi, Calcutta-Bombay (with Govt. subsidies) approved; dubious Karachi-Bushire. Steamer matters- "Baltics" repairs question of "Burmah" for China. Financial points - more frequent remittances needed to keep co-directors happy; Matheson plain-cloth deal acceptable if for the lot; arranged £10,000 credit chartered Bank of India. £200 settlement out of court agreement against Jas.Baines Co. Rumours regarding Victoria Marine. Details regarding new contract J.M.H. arranged delivering coals and cargo to Calcutta - nothing better available. American blockade expected to end soon; settlement of "our difficulty" with Am. Govt, should reach William Mackinnon before JMH. Possible purchase of 2,000 acre estate (12/- acre)- readable names seem Scottish. Note about Hyslop letter rescinded in letter's preamble.
• C. Beyt to William Mackinnon. B.S.N. Co.etc.
• 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.
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