Civil appointments to Ceylon. Visit of the Governor of Ceylon the Honourable Frederic North to Madras to confer with the Governor General. Proclamation by North regarding the administration of justice in Ceylon.
Regulations for preventing the illegal entry of European foreigners into the Company's territories. Issue of passports to foreigners and others travelling in British India.
Donation by Alexander Macleod to the Court of Directors of manuscripts of the Shah-namah and the Pancha-tantra. East India Company's plan to establish a Museum and Library in Leadenhall Street.
Abolition of the 20 per cent commission paid to the Company on all country marine stores furnished by individuals for building their own ships in the Company's yard at Bombay. Allowance of 1,000 rupees per 100 tons granted in lieu.