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1. Enclosure in Letter from Henry Willock to the Secret Committee of 12 Feb 1824
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- Abstract: A copy of a letter containing two prospectuses for a Russian East India Company, sent by an un-named English adventurer to the Imperial Court of the Russian Empire from Tabriz and dated July 1822.The letter describes the potential economic benefits to Russia of a company for trade with India and offers the services of the author to Russia.The first prospectus presents a scheme for opening overland trade between Russia and India, proposing the establishment a Factory in the Punjab and a trade route via the Caspian Sea.The second prospectus presents an alternative scheme for maritime trade, proposing the establishment of a Russian colony in the Nicobar Islands. Appended to the letter is a list of potential exports which the author deems likely to find ready markets in Asia.A statement showing the estimated charges and expenses of the proposal can be found in IOR/L/PS/9/69/161.The letter was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 12 February 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/159).Physical description: 1 item (21 folios)