Correspondence between the Bengal and Penang Governments regarding discussions with the Siamese authorities at Kedah and the suspected designs of the Raja of Ligore on Penang.
Proceedings regarding the enactment of Regulations 8 and 9 of 1822 - the first enabling a trial to take place other than where the offence was committed, the second permitting resident aliens and others to be tried as native subjects.
Appointment of Major John Macdonald as Envoy and Resident Minister to the Court of Persia with the local rank of Lieut Colonel - appointment of his assistants - question of their salaries and allowances.