Explanation as to why copies of the second volume of Dr Matthew Lumsden's Persian Grammar were in the hands of his agents in England prior to being received by the Court of Directors.
The Bengal government decide not to have additional copies made of the Sanskrit works being transcribed by Dr William Carey, unless and until the Court of Directors approve the extra expense involved.
Discontinuance of the allowance paid to Eusign Graves Chamney Haughton, for assistance in compiling a Persian dictionary, owing to his proceeding to England on sick leave.
Subscriptions and payments by the Bengal Government on account of various oriental literary works - an advance of 4,000 rupees is made to the Editor of the Arabic Lexicon, 'the Qamus'.
Administrative arrangements with regard to the Calcutta Botanic Garden following the departure of Henry Thomas Colebrooke for Europe - an additional allowance of 100 rupees 'per mensem' is awarded to Matthew Richard Smith, Assistant to the Superintendent - Nathaniel Wallich is appointed to succee...