The documents are comprised mostly of policies, but also include related accounts, share certificates and other items; dated London, Calcutta and elsewhere. The documents include reference to B.A. Barretto; Amicable Insurance Office; Canton Insurance Office; Eastern Insurance Co.; Hongkong Fire Insurance Co.; Jardine, Skinner & Co.; Remington & Co.; Triton Insurance Office; 'Marion Mcintyre'; Bombay; Great Britain; Hiogo; India; Japan; Kobe; Manila; Nagasaki; Philippines; and shipping.