Dated at Calcutta, concerning news of India, primarily the threat posed by Hyder Ali. Most items, except the certificate and bill of lading of diamonds exist in duplicate. One set of enclosures was shipped on the Northington and the other on the Admiral Pocock. Lists of enclosures for both are a...
Letter regarding his appointment to Dacca as Chief in Council, and his progress there so far. Matters discussed include disputes with the French Resident and his difficulties with the Council at Dacca. Enclosures with the letter: A duplicate of Kelsall's letter to Clive of 26 February 1768 (ff....
Dated at Calcutta, giving news of India and the author's work there, especially financial affairs. An original and a duplicate, the duplicate is dated 28 February.
Dated at Calcutta, summarising the Coast affairs using details from recent Public and Private dispatches. Includes details of Colonel J Smith's military actions in taking the fort at Vaniambady. Duplicate set of letter shipped to England aboard the Northington. With enclosures: Copy of a letter...