Issue of a proclamation and circular instructions with the aim of dissuading the natives from decorating their children with gold and silver ornaments (includes statistics of infanticide in the Lower Provinces, 1809-16, p 21)
Invasion of Cachar by the Raja of Manipur who subsequently withdraws on the approach of a British force - the Raja of Cachar takes refuge in the British territories.
Report on the Native Free Schools at Chinsura and vicinity - death of the Superintendent, the Reverend Robert May - appointment of the Reverend John David Pearson as Superintendent.