Documents concerning various subjects, including military matters, the fluctuation of India Stock, defences of Clive, drafts of chapters of Sir John Malcolm's biography of Clive, diamond purchases and domestic matters.
Documents relating to various subjects including Indian administration, finance, military matters, legal opinion, correspondence and Sir John Malcolm's biography of Clive.
Most of the lists relate to military personnel and circumstances, however, others refer to holders of India Stock, voting in elections, paperwork, shipping, matters relating to foreign Companies, personal possessions and other matters.
Most letters are addressed to Clive, however a minority are addressed to other recipients and in some cases the recipient is not stated at all. The letters mainly relate to Clive's trading activities, his accounts and to military matters (primarily supplies and intelligence).