Letter 258 Richard King at Portsmouth to Peter Michell reporting that the absence of the Commanding Officer of the regiment about to depart for India, has led to a delay in their embarkation and because of this the arms are being removed out of the Lord Musgrave.
Letter 260 Richard King at Portsmouth to Peter Michell reporting that most of the troops are now embarked on the ship and that they will soon be ready to sail.
Letter 261 James Moffat and Lesley Darrell in Portsmouth to the Chairman and Deputy reporting that they have rearranged the troops on board the various ships ready to sail to ensure their speedy departure.
Letter 262 Richard King in Portsmouth to Peter Michell reporting that the Captains of the ships which are almost ready to depart received their sailing orders the previous day.
Letter 263 Richard King in Portsmouth to Peter Michell reporting that more troops have been embarked on the ships and that they are waiting for better weather before embarking the final few.
Letter 264 Captain John Byres in London to the Court reporting that he prepared to embark on the Deptford to Madras but found that no sleeping quarters had been prepared for him and requests that the Court will rectify this oversight.
Letter 265 James Stuart in Portsmouth to the Court requesting that the Captains of the ships that are carrying out the 78th Regiment be asked to provide the troops with lights.
Letter 266 Captain John Cudmore to Peter Michell reporting that Captain Urmston will not allow him to board a ship without an order from the Court of Directors. Requests permission so he may not be left behind.
Letter 267 Petition of Edward Hesketh in London to the Court asking to be allowed to practice law at the Supreme Court of Judicature at Calcutta. Related papers attached.