Claim of Walter Ewer that shortage of staff has prevented the regular transmission of books and papers from Fort Marlborough to England (includes a list of Sumatra Civil Servants in September 1804)
Explanation of Walter Ewer as to why he confined his correspondence with the Court of Directors to the subject of ships dispatched from Fort Marlborough, and their cargoes.
Letters from Robert Samuel Perreau regarding a deficiency in a consignment of Soosoo pepper, and a surplus of black pepper - Walter Ewer's remarks on the same.
Edward Coles who was reinstated as Chief at Padang renews the war against the Sultan of Toojo Coto without Walter Ewer's permission - the Company's forces are totally defeated - Walter Ewer decides to send William Grant to reconcile the warring parties.