Further papers regarding the proposed scientific expedition into Chinese Tartary - initial preparations - abandonment of the expedition owing to the opposition of the Chinese Government (Vol 2)
Papers regarding Udaipur State (Rajputana) - installation of Shambhu Singh as Maharana by the Agent in Rajputana [Major General George St Patrick Lawrence] (Vol 2)
Appointment of Colonel Henry Marion Durand, the Officiating Secretary in the Foreign Department, to be Substantive Secretary in the Foreign Department (Vol. 2)
Papers relating to the Southern Philippines - discussions of the British and Dutch Governments regarding a proposed joint naval expedition against the pirates of the Sulu [Xolo] Islands - question of the Spanish claim to sovereignty over the islands
Papers regarding Sirohi State (Rajputana) - rebellion of Hamir Singh, second son of Rao Sheo Singh - continuation to Rao Sheo Singh of his allowance of 6500 rupees 'per annum' - proposed grant of jagirs worth 1200 rupes 'per annum' to each of the Rao's younger sons, with the exception of Hamir Singh
Papers regarding Udaipur State (Rajputana) - adoption of Shambhu Singh as Heir Apparent by the Maharana [Sarup Singh] - death of Sarup Singh on 16 Nov 1861 - accession of Sarup Singh (Vol 1)
Papers regarding Kotah State (Rajputana) - question of the number of private troops to be retained by the Maharao of Kotah [Ram Singh] - Government of India decide that 15,000 should be the absolute maximum allowed (includes returns of troops, on pp 8 and 17)
Papers regarding Bharatpur State (Rajputana) - question of the constitution of the Council of Regency - question of the allowance to be awarded to Dhao Gulab Singh - appointments to state offices, etc. (includes, on pp 18-22, a list of the relatives and adherents of Chaudhri Ratan Singh, giving nature of employment and amount of salary)