Copies of letters from Wellesley to various naval officers, 1801-1803

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Wellesley to Admiral P. Rainier, 24 Jan. 1801: proposes to annex Java; strength and command of expedition; appointment of R. Birch as Commissioner for affairs of Batavia.

Wellesley to Admiral P. Rainier, 5 Feb. 1801: further details of expedition against Batavia.

Wellesley to Admiral P. Rainier, 5 Feb. 1801: changes in plan for Batavian expedition.

Wellesley to Admiral P. Rainier, 5 Feb. 1801: command of Batavian expedition.

Wellesley to Admiral P. Rainier, 10 Feb. 1801: postponement of expedition.

Wellesley to Admiral P. Rainier, 18 March 1803: proposes delay in restitution of Dutch Settlements at Malacca and Moluccas.

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