H. Maxwell to William Mackinnon. report of head of Bombay department; problems of hiring "Higginson"; complaint regarding difference between Calcutta & Bombay hiring rates; all other ships on hire; new "Euphrates", safe after incident, praised by crew & Madras's passengers; "Penang" boilers worn out, checks too infrequent; food-stores from England cheaper, more dependable than local markets - why not arrange? Conflict with Governor regarding charging towing rate for Chartered Steamers as Calcutta; conflicting opinions & evidence as to its being customary; complaint that Head Office too harsh about commissions paid; desire to deal direct with Head Office not via Hall & Calcutta