Private Letters to Lord Minto, 1810˗1811

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To Lord Minto. Prince of Wales Island, 25th November 1810. The action of the squadron; the removal of the blockade of Java; Mr. Bruce places a small cutter at Raffles’ disposal. 2, pp. 9˗10: To Lord Minto. Prince of Wales Island, 27 Novr 1810. Raffles has induced a local shipbuilder to take a new ship to Calcutta. 3. pp. 11˗26: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 15th Decr 1810. Raffles arrived at Malacca on 4th November; a brief skech of his proceedings since that date. 4, pp. 27˗35: To W. E. Phillips, Govr of P. W. Island. Malacca 9 Jany 1810 (? 1811). On the death of the Governor (Bruce). Raffles encloses copies of his appointment and instructions. 5, pp. 36˗47: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 24th Jany 1811. Raffles sends his military report, and a report on the same subject by Captain Farquhar. [See also 234, 16] He urges an early start for the expedition. 6, pp. 48˗51: To W. E. Phillips. Malacca, 24 Jany. 1811. Preparations for the expedition to Java. 7, pp. 51˗53: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 24 Jany 1811. Raffles sends Mr. Scott, who has given most satisfactory assistance, to Bengal. He speaks of the incomprehensible conduct of the Penang Government, &c. 8, pp. 53˗55: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 4th Feby 1811. Raffles suggests utilising Dutch interpreters. 9, pp. 56˗75: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 6th February 1811. The importance of an early start; with 10,000 men success is assured; the administration of Justice after capitulation; prize property; paper currency; all judicial and civil officials should be continued in office for a time, and each made answerable for his department, &c. 10, pp. 76˗80: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 6th February 1811. Interpreters and guides. Raffles recommends Mr. Robinson, his ‘most intimate friend’; also Captain Farquhar and Mr. Loftie. [Married Raffles’ sister] 11, pp. 81˗83: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 8th February 1811. Raffles encloses two registers of the Dutch establishments for 1801 and 1808. ‘Marshal Daendels is, as a public character, in every way so superior that it is impossible to foresee the plans he may adopt.’ 12, p. 84: To Lord Minto. Malacca, ˗˗ February 1811. Raffles desires Lieut. Macdonald to return as soon as possible. 13, pp. 85˗86: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 6th February 1811. Raffles entreats Lord Minto to send Dr Leyden. 14, pp. 86˗90: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 10 Feby. 1811. Mr Robinson proceeds to Bengal on the Ariel. Raffles has no hesitation in referring Lord Minto to him on every point. Stores for Malacca; opposition of the Penang government, &c. 15, pp. 91˗96: To W. E. Phillips. Malacca, 12 Febry 1811. 16, p. 97: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 12 Febry 1811. Raffles asks for copies of Captain Farquhar’s map of Java. 17, pp. 98˗99: To (W. E. Phillips). Malacca, 23rd February 1811. News of the capture of the Isle of France; stores for Malacca, &c. 18, p. 99: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 18th February 1811. Raffles’ co-operation with Captain Farquhar; the supply of medicine, &c. Another copy of this letter is in 232, 9.19, pp. 115˗123: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 7th March 1811. The success at Mauritius; Palembang; prize property; the relation of the Dutch Company to the Dutch Government. 20, pp. 124˗126: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 17 March 1811. The reported delay; stores, &c. 21, pp. 127˗128: To W. E. Phillips. Malacca, 12 March 1811. As Captain Farquhar and Mr. Moser will probably proceed with the expedition, their places should be filled. 22, p. 128: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 18th March 1811. Raffles forwards a Dutch proclamation. 23, p. 129: To Lord Minto. Mallacca, 10 February 1811. Raffles sends Captain Farquhar’s memorandum on fortifications. 24, pp. 130˗134: To W.E. Phillips. Malacca, 12th April 1811. On the terms of Raffles’ appointment, Mr. Phillips’ censure of Mr. Chalmers unjustified. Raffles asks for early news of Lord Minto’s arrival at Penang. 25, pp. 135˗140: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 13th April 1811. On Marshal Daendel’s movements, &c. 26, p. 141: To W. E. Phillips. Malacca, 14th April 1811. Raffles sends a letter for Lord Minto. 27, pp. 142˗146: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 30th April 1811. Arrival of the first division; Daendel is encamped inland of Batavia; his disposition and forces, &c. 28, pp. 147˗153: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 6th May 1811. Extract from Captain Greig’s Journal; Marshal Daendel’s disposition and forces; assistance expected by the Dutch from France; death of Mr. McQueen. 29, pp. 153˗154: To Lord Minto. Malacca, 13th May (1811). Lord Minto’s arrival at Penang; the first and second divisions from Bengal are already watered and provisioned”--Provided by the British Library., Mss Eur C35)