Further papers regarding the employment of Dr Johann Wilhelm Helfer to survey the natural resources of Tenasserim - Bengal Government forward to London his report on the districts of Ye, Tavoy and Mergui (the report is not with the Collection) - his appointment is extended for a further 6 months
Publication of a Madras General Order regarding the issue of arrack to European Soldiers - proposal that beer should be substituted for spirits in soldiers' rations - question of the practicability of brewing beer locally in India - question of obtaining a supply from the U.K. (includes, on p 73,...