The Embassy of Sir Thomas Roe to the Court of the Great Mogul 46.1

46.1

A Declaration and Instructions for the shippe entended for the Red Sea, if the Comaunder of the fleete, Captain Martin Pringe, and Master Thomas Kerridge, Cape merchaunt of the English factors, with his Consultation vpon the motions made by Sir Thomas Roe, his Maiesties Ambassadour, doe thinke it fitte to proceed in the Voyadge. (I. O. Records: O. C., No. 598.) [February 14, 1617-18]. 1. The shippe to proceed vpon this voyadge to bee chosen by the Admirall and a Comission from him giuen for theyr warrannte. 2. Having taken in such goodes at Suratt as Master Kerridge shall prouide, as well for a trade at Dabull as Mocha, shee shall accompany the Admirall to Dabull, where they may endevour to putt of all theyr English goodes by faire meanes, or, if not, by the surpryse of any juncke, and with them to barter for theyr Comodity fitte for the Red Sea; but to pay for it and to take nothinge els, but only signify that our Intent is to force them to vnderstand the Interest of free Commerce and that they shall not trade into the Red Sea but by our licence, beinge Lordes of the same, and not the Portingalls. At this Porte cannot be spent above eight daies; if you finde any juncke out, you may dispatch in four.