p.67: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Been on visit to Mr Shore at Hishenagur. The Ameer's Scheme is a "silly wicked scheme" - a scheme in which the Governor is a dupe. General Clavering speaks highly of Harwood. Warns Harwood that he will not get much favour if the other party stop in power. No...
p.73: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Has received news of Mr Hastings' removal and of General Clavering's appointment to Chair "with a red ribbon." Hastings given a vote of approbation. Mr Wheeler appointed to vacancy. Barwell continues and John Steward returned with a seat on Board of Comme...
p.75: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] General Clavering will probably take the Chair. Hastings has kept them in dark about success of the Ameers. Wants Harwood's advice and wants him to come to Presidency: asks him to write a formal letter to the Governor asking for leave, as if on private busin...
p.77: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Asks Harwood to give support and escort to Ameer of Purnea who returning with his accounts to Calcutta. 2 folios.
p.79: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Ameers no longer needed in the Mofussil. All to return to Calcutta. Tells Hardwood to give them escort etc. Asks if any assistance is needed in the completion of the settlement. 2 folios.
p.81: J. Clavering to Wm. Harwood His support over Mr Purling's appointment is a tribute to Harwood's good work. Thinks commission a desirable object to Mr Purling only because of his outstanding balances. Does not approve of order sent to Harwood three weeks before to assist managers of the B...
p.83: P. Francis to William Harwood Encloses copy of letter of the 11th of June from Court of Directors to the late General Clavering showing how highly Clavering was regarded. 2 folios.
p.85: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Mr Wheeler has lost his passage. Sir Eyre Coote still in the clouds. Harwood's position should be safe. Robertson is coming down to solicit superintendence of Adaulat. Asks if Mr Wombwell is coming to Masquerade. 2 folios.