Raising of a third Extra Battalion of Sepoys in the Northern Circars. The first and second extra Battalions reconstituted as the 14th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry.
Establishment of a Corps of Militia at Madras, to consist of Europeans, Armenians and Eurasians. Raising of a company of native infantry at his own expense by Richard Chase.
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.