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• G.S. Mackenzie to Pres. & Directors IBEA Co. Describes background of Sheikh Mbaruk great power. Several interviews with G.S. Mackenzie. Sheikh is to be recommended for being in command of territory from Wanga to Kalifi. Exchanged treaties & Sheikh signed on behalf of 9 tribes. Will deal with parties raiding for slaves. Agreement between G.S. Mackenzie made public. Details of salaries & equipment provided by IBEA Co. to Sheikh & men. Encloses map showing distribution of tribes in territory. Governor of Mombasa wishes to be re-appointed Gov. of Malindi
• G.S. Mackenzie to Gen. Matthews Arrangements for general to work for IBEA Co. at Mombasa on a temporary basis. Asks him to bring men, with Sultan's permission to start police force which general will command. Details of appointment and salary
• Gen. Matthews to G.S. Mackenzie Acceptance of post.
• G.S. Mackenzie (Mombasa) to Hon. Sec. IBEA Co. Meeting with Governor of Mombasa 4 Oct Meetings with Sultan & officials in Zanzibar concerning IBEA Co concession. Praise of Col. Euan Smith. Avoided up-setting natives by travelling under Sultan's flag with Gen. Matthews. Many local meetings & preparation for caravan. Oct. 20 - demonstration by natives taken calmly by G.S. Mackenzie showed need of strong police force. Details of caravan & of S.S. Kilwa. Approves of island, foresees more trade routes. Mentions proclamation
• G.S. Mackenzie ? to Sec. IBEA Co. List of staff needed for administration at Mombassa. Adapting Custom House to home administration. Useless troops mentioned - hopes to make Sultan pay their wages. Plans to visit Wanga & coastal ports. Importance of setting up reliable local force.- supplied by Gen. Matthews. Details of men needed, pay & cost of food. Need for 2 more boats to work small ports.