Reporting news from London, particularly the death of 'Mr T' (Charles Townshend, d. 4 September 1767?) and Lord Townshend's declared refusal to go to Ireland.
Reporting a rumour that Sulivan and the General Court intend Henry Vansittart to be the sole supervisor, and Scrafton to be sent as governor to Bombay. There is also a brief mention of the trial of William Vertue.
Apologising and giving his excuses for a previous letter (written two years previously) pertaining to an event while the author was serving under Clive at Muxadabad and to which he has received no reply.