1. Directions to pay attention to the instructions contained in the general Commission, a copy of which was provided for the factors.

2. That much is expected from Femell, as Chief Factor, in consequence of the strong recommendations and high opinion had of him. That at whatever places he shall visit, or at which he may found a factory, he is to obtain, full information relative to the manners and condition of the natives; the form of government; what commodities, especially woollens and other goods of home manufacture brought from England, are most vendible, whereby trade may be carried on without sending out money ; also what should be the quality, quantity, colour and price of such goods, and, in regard to cloth, whether it should be high shorn or low, strained or unstrained ; lastly to advise what other goods it may be expedient to provide.

3. To report the commodities of each country best suited to be sent home to England, or for trade at other places in the East. What trade the people have with other nations neighbouring to, or remote from themselves; and what goods are used in such trade. To give the value of the coins of each country, and their respective weights, and also the different measures. Also to mention all other things with which, it may be useful for the Committee to be acquainted.