Dated at Bussora, concerning the missing Commissioners and news of affairs in India. On the first folio is a duplicate of his letter of 12 September 1770.
Dated at Calcutta, concerning revenue collection, Council discussion of the Instructions for the Commissioners, other political matters and the famine. In duplicate.
Dated at Ackworth Park, concerning the proposed purchase of an unnamed Country Seat. It is clear that Sykes was carrying on negotiations with an intermediary, in part on behalf of Clive. Enclosed are letters to Sykes from the intermediary, Peter Burrell, and copies of Sykes' replies dated between...