London. Draft of letter to His Excellency Colonel Stanhope, Madrid. Delivered by Shee. Rehashes history of 5pc and 10pc. Received said assignments and all other papers from Mr. Gillighan and kept them until Spanish King granted Assiento to SS Company, but kept assignments of Reservations not granted to SS Company until 10 December last, when I delivered them up at request of Spanish King (ask bearer). At request of SS Company the Ministry asks you to receive the Original Assignments; exhibit memorials for having them confirmed by regular Schedules; and receive 20,000 pistoles from SS Company, to be paid to my appointee when the bearer, Mr. Robert Shee; please take his advice. Involvement of SS Company to be kept secret