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• G.S. Mackenzie to Tiede Sultan of Witu (German Territory) willing to sign treaty concerning levying of taxes. Surveying ship "Stork" has established that Beleso Canal is in Sultan of Zanzibar's territory. Wishes English mails to continue being sent to consulate & regrets Tiede passed previous instructions on too late.
• G.S. Mackenzie to Stuart Sandys Sultan (Zanzibar?) declined to join German postal union. English mail not to be sent to German P.O. British Indians to be informed that Indian stamps will carry their letters despite German attempts to sell German stamps. Sandys to be acting authority of Consular Agent.
• G.S. Mackenzie (Zanzibar) to William Mackinnon. Re - Sultan's letter to King of Italy (with extract) and N. Ports - German demands - view of Sultan - Mr. Sandys at Lamu - naval presence
• G.S. Mackenzie to Secretary, IBEA Co. Not yet possible to provide company with estimate of future expenditures. Desirable for directors to see Committee of C.M.S. regarding new rules for slaves. Has organized caravan under Pigott to push on via Tana towards Mt. Kenia, making treaties en route. Germans have prior claim around Witu territory. Criticism of Lt. Swayne as caravan leader - is to be sent on survey to Izavo. Land at Kilimanjaro transferred to IBEA Co. Camels unsuitable for caravans. Praise for Com. Pullen's survey work of harbours & Osi & Tana Rivers. Belizoni Canal belongs to Zanzibar. G.S. Mackenzie to insist on withdrawal of German Custom-houses in this area. Sultan under pressure by Germans regarding Lamoo - delaying in granting concession to IBEA Co. Further details of postal difficulties.
• G.S. Mackenzie to Honorary Secretary IBEA Company. Staff hired & salaries paid. Stresses importance of British Government's firmness in dealing with German government threat to blockade southern ports. Wishes Stork to be sent for Mombasa harbour survey & to show the flag. Mentions difficulties of sending letters to Stanley. Requests sheds, fencing (to keep cattle & pigs out of coconut plantations). Also galvanized huts for Europeans at the 2 camps and details of pier at Mombasa. Need for light railway to help road building. Possibility of selling building materials to Indian settlers. Details of immediate building work for IBEA Company to undertake. Also post office & minting own currency for wages etc.