It is unclear what Bill is referred to; it clearly arose from a petition itself divided into 10 articles. Mr Campbell's observations are listed under the headings of each article.
The letter was written upon its author's arrival in Madras and outlines the expenses of setting up an establishment there. The author also hopes that his correspondent will exercise his interest to get him transferred to Bengal. It is possible that the author was Clive. The letter is incomplete.
Record of temperature observations taken in June and July 1764.
Scope & Content:
A note states that these records were taken during a journey. A space has been left in the table for a record of latitude and longitude, but these have not been used.
A proposal to print a new and more useful Oriental Dictionary.
Scope & Content:
The author decries the Meninski Thesaurus Orientalis, yet notes the demand for this text even with its demerits. The new dictionary is to be specifically of Persian.
Translation of a memorial to the Directors of the Dutch East India Company and of a letter to Sir Joshua Van Neck, both from John or Jan Wynantz of Amesty.