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.
Regulation that Volunteers in the Bombay Marine of five years standing should if suitably qualified be promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant. Subsequent amendment of this rule.