Luson to Cobb on arrival of 53rd Regt at St Helena to reinforce garrison and subsequent increase in demand for Cape supplies and provisions; desire of Gov Brooke to dispose of EIC sheep farm 'Klipbank' before end of lease; lack of shipping to transport supplies to St Helena
Luson to Cobb on return of 72nd Regt from Bengal in Morley, Providence, Lucy, Maria and Friendship and quarantine of ships due to outbreak of measles at Mauritius; delivery of surplus stores and expenses; arrival of Lady Flora from China with Cape stores; delivery of stationery