Papers regarding the trial of Fakr-un-Nisa Begam, a daughter of the late Nawab Wallajah [Muhammad Ali Khan] on a charge of murdering a slave girl - she petitions the Crown for a pardon.
Further papers regarding the coal mines of Cutch - report of the Resident, Henry Pottinger - his recommendation that a steam engine and mining apparatus be sent out from England as well as a Superintendent to supervise their use.
Further representations from the Catholic Vicars of Salsette regarding the impoverished state of their churches - the Bombay Government direct the attention of the Court of Directors to these requests.
Resignation of the Honourable Mountstuart Elphinstone as Governor of Bombay - addresses to him from the European and native population - three professorships to be established in his honour etc. (includes an original copy of the Bombay Courier, for 17 Nov 1827, pp 9-16)
The Company's Astronomer, John Curnin, is directed to superintend the construction of the new Bombay Observatory - his request for a certain type of tin and nails to be sent out from England etc. (includes an outline plan of the proposed building, p 25)
Memorials from William Morton making various complaints against the Bengal Government - his lawsuit against Hakim Mehindi Ali Khan and subsequent arrest etc. Vol 1.