Chartered in 1672, the Royal African Company engaged primarily in the slave trade, over which it held the English monopoly until 1698, and trafficked to a lesser extent in gold and ivory. The issues addressed in the documents reflect the Company's struggle to remain viable in the years leading up to its dissolution in 1752.

Reasons In Support of the Proposals for Preserving, Extending, and Protecting The British Trade in Africa. 3, [1] pages. [London, 1744?] Justifies the establishment of a new Company to better compete with its French and Dutch rivals. COPAC cites ESTC T149650 locating only the British Library copy of another issue.

At a General Court of the Royal African Company of England. The Minutes of the last Court being read [etc.] [1] page, with different docket title (Proposals . . . for the Preservation, and better carrying on the Trade to Africa). [London], February 28, 1744. Plan for discharging the Company's debts and issuing stock. Not in COPAC or ESTC.

The Case of the Royal African Company of England. 3, [1] pages. London, April 30, 1747. History of the Company, its financial problems, and suggested remedies. COPAC locates only the University of London copy; not in ESTC.

Answers to the Objections against the Proposals of the Royal African Company For Settling the Trade to Africa, in a Second Letter to a Member of Parliament. 4 pages. [London], March 31, 1748. Counters objections to the proposed establishment of a new Company. ESTC T12386.

The Case of the Creditors of the Royal African Company. With docket title. [1] page. [London, 1748?] Creditors seek due consideration in the event of the formation of a new Company. ESTC T89379.

Reasons For Settling the Trade to Africa, upon the Foot of a Free and Open Trade to all his Majesty's Subjects. 3, [1] pages. [London, 1748?] Discusses French and Dutch incursions in the region and the formation of a new Company to administer British forts. Not in COPAC or ESTC.

Proposals for Settling and Preserving the British Trade to Africa. And for Purchasing from the Royal African Company all their Forts, Castles, Lands, Territories, [etc.]. 3, [1] pages. [ London, 1749?] Suggests creating a new Company to operate on the coast of Guinea, with the necessary terms, which include limiting to 1500 per annum the number of slaves exported to the British colonies in America, "that the private Traders may enjoy the full Benefit of a free and open Trade." ESTC T69464.

The Case of the Creditors of the Royal African Company of England. 3, [1] pages. two copies. [London, 1751?] Discusses the poor finances of the Company, compensation due creditors, and the possible sale of some of its holdings in Africa. ESTC T12388.