Damage caused to lands in the vicinity of Mahim on Bombay Island by the encroachment of the sea - remedial measures proposed by the Superintending Engineer at Bombay, Major William Brookes.
Papers regarding the extension of vaccination in Northern India - introduction of the practice to Poona, Ludhiana, etc - question of economies in the vaccination service.
Circulation of the paper currency of the Calcutta Bank - exchange rate between Lucknow and Benares rupees and the sicca rupees of Calcutta - question of the supply of funds to the Residency at Hyderabad.
Piratical acts committed by Captain Anthony Burnsides of the Clyde against the Raja of Sambas and by a Danish trader Captain Lippiatt against the Raja of Achin.
Measures adopted by Vice Admiral Sir Edward Pellew for providing periodical convoys for country ships (includes letters from the Captains of country ships, merchants of Calcutta, etc).