The Embassy of Sir Thomas Roe to the Court of the Great Mogul 58.2.1

58.2.1

Sir Thomas Roe made knowne that Pursers formerly receyuing mony from the Factors on shore did neuer delyuer any accompts of the disbursing therof, wherby ther was opportunitye to deceiue the Company of great somes, which abuse he caused to be reformed. Appointing the Pursers to delyuer vpp accompt of such somes receyued, how and vppon what the same was disburst, and the remaynder at each Port delyuered vpp with the account vnto the said factors. And finding Steeles account to be extraordinarye (as he conceyued), he excepted directly against some of his demaunds and referd his whole accompt vnto the Consideration of the Company here to be altered and approued as they shall see cause, Together with some other questions concerning him, as appereth by that consultation ; which things Master Ellam was appointed to take notice of.