In 1839, the governor of Singapore sent James Brooke (1803 1868) to promote trade links with the Sultan of Brunei.
James Brooke undertook his trading mission on his own.
mnli hypothesis: James Brooke undertook his trading mission on his own. premise: In 1839, the governor of Singapore sent James Brooke (1803 1868) to promote trade links with the Sultan of Brunei.