p.89: P. Francis to William Harwood Does not matter if Harwood's public letters are read. Expects Indian affairs will be brought before parliament early in the present session and a new commission will be set up. 2 folios.
p.91: P. Francis to William Harwood Thanks Harwood for his efforts in enquiring about lumber. Wants it at the month of the Jellinghee river before the last day of May. 2 folios.
p.93: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Sir Eyre Coote landed at Calcutta yesterday. Was sworn in at the Board today. Sir Eyre Coote says that Indian affairs were to be introduced last winter in the King's Speech. Thinks number of Council will be increased to seven and that they will have a fleet ...
p.95: P. Francis to William Harwood. 25 Aug 1779. Has heard no more about timber since Harwood's letter of 6th instant. Hopes Harwood's situation will improve. Knows it has been unpleasant but others, including himself, have had a worse time. 2 folios.
p.97: P. Francis to William Harwood Sends copy of company's order for continuation of Government. But only a temporary order till new appointments made. Mahomed Raza Cawn ordered to be reinstated. Every act of Hastings and Barwell condemned and reversed. At a Board meeting, Hastings opposed reins...