The cover states that this covers letters written between 8 January 1757 and 28 August 1758. The earliest date given in 2 July 1757, implying that at least one page is missing.
Abstract and copy of a letter to the Court of Directors.
Scope & Content:
Accepts their offer of authority in Bengal and outlining his assessment of current political, commercial and military affairs there. Also an extract from the same letter relating to Cossim Ali.
Minute in Committee made by Lord Clive concerning a memorial made by local gentlemen complaining of the slight they have received in being passed over by the Select Committee in favour of inhabitants of Madras.