Four subalterns of the Madras Army, Lieutenants William Kelso, Thomas Theophilus Paske, Edward Cadogan and William James Bradford, who had trespassed on the grounds of the Emperor Napoleon's residence at St Helena, are severely reprimanded by the Court of Directors.
Report of the Council of Fort William College on the Court of Directors' orders regarding Government patronage of oriental literature, and on the non-receipt of certain books by the Court.
Precautionary measures taken at Calcutta in view of the possible introduction of the plague by ships from the Red Sea; appointment of a Board of Health etc.
A consignment of plants and seeds from the Calcutta Botanic Garden is sent to England for the use of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and the Court of Directors.
The Bengal Government purchase a bust of the Duke of Wellington from Captain John Wood of the Marquis of Wellington, for the sum of 2,500 rupees - the bust is to be put on display in the Calcutta Town Hall.