Mss Eur Orme OV.202

Letters from Robert Orme between the 29th Oct. 1768 and the 22nd Nov. 1784. Copies. Chiefly on matters of business, and nearly all dated from Harley Street.

• 1, p. 1. 29 Oct. 1768 to [Richard Smith], says that Clive is hostile to him; explains why the directors will not allow Smith to receive the Shahzada's present; advises him not to give up his post in India; says that a gold coinage in India is absurd; disapproves of the withdrawal of the Brigade from "Heliabass."
• 2, p. 4. 1 Nov. 1768 to Mr. William Hosea.
• 3, p. 5. 1 Nov. 1768 to Colonel Joseph Smith. Asks for all account of his campaigns, and recommends" Sankaramah " to his good offices.
• 4, p. 6. 2. Nov. 1768 to Mr. George Mackay.
• 5, p. 7. 5 Nov. 1768 to Capt. Charles Morgan. Regrets his differences with Col. Richard Smith.
• 6, p. 8. 5 Nov. 1768 to Col. Richard Smith. Informs him that his commission as Brigadier-General will issue from the Company and not from the King, and advises him to conceal his disappointment and to humour the other members of the Bengal Council.
• 7, p. 10. 9 Nov. 1768 to [Josias Du Pré] enclosing No.8 below.
• 8, p. 11. 9 .Nov. 1768 to Sunkaramah.
• 9, p. 12. 8 Nov. 1768 to Col. [Richard Smith], says that Scrafton advises Smith to continue to stay in India; promises to look after Smith's son :- " His grandmother and mother would spoil him, but the Mother much less and I have at home a Friend who would have spoiled him too, for it is the nature of Women to spoil the boys, but he has now understanding to be out of petticoat influence"; has spent the day with Lord Clive and spoken in Smith's favour; says that Clive "wants me to continue my history, was very familiar and said he did not mean to do you any prejudice. I will at all times endeavour to conciliate him to you, but I will at all times act against him with as much vigour as is in his own character, whenever I think he is moving against you."
• 10, p. 13. 18 Dec. 1768 to Sunkaramah. This appears to be wrongly endorsed, and to be a letter to Mrs. George Mackay.
• 11, p. 14. 25 Nov. 1768 to --,
• 12, p. 14. Letter apparently to Richard Smith. Incomplete.
• 13, p. 17. 16 Dec. 1768 to Mr. James Alexander at Calcutta.
• 14, p. 17. 16 Dec. 1768 to Brig.-Gen. Richard Smith.
• 15, p. 18. 16 Dec. 1768 to Mr. William Hosea.
• 16, p. 19. 7 May 1769 to Brig.-Gen. Richard Smith Has been very ill from either stone or ulcer in the kidneys; says that the Direction (i.e" Court of Directors) is now more favourable to him than formerly, though Clive and his friends represent Smith's ambition as the cause of the impending rupture with Shuja-ud-daula, and advises him to come home. Recommends Peter Speke, son of Captain Harry Speke, to his good offices.
• 17, p. 21. 7 May 1769 to Mr. James Alexander. Says that Clive's ill-treatment of Vansittart has won the latter many friends.
• 18, p. 23. 1 Dec. 1769 to Mr. James Alexander. Says that he has been unable to prevent the appointment of the Supravisors (i.e., the Committee composed of Vansittart, Scrafton and Forde); that Clive's influence in the Direction is very great, but the opposition is growing; that he thinks, the Peace with Haidar Ali, "excepting the blemish of what is called making peace with a black fellow." is good.
• 19, p. 25. 1 Dec. 1769 to Josias Du pre. Says that the Supravisors have started; that Clive's party decries the peace with Haidar Ali; asks for geographical information regarding the late campaigns. Printed in the Life prefixed to the Historiccal Fragments.
• 20, p. 26. 2 Dec. 1769 to Brig.-Gen. Richard Smith. Says that he has not seen Clive's face for a twelvemonth, and has joined the opposition.
• 21, p. 27. 2 Dec. 1760 to Brig.- Gen. Joseph Smith. Explains why he could not oppose Eyre Coote's appointment to the chief command in India..
• 22, p. 28, 2 Dec. 1769 to Mr. William Hosea.
• 23, p, 29, 2 Dec. 1769 to Mr. George Mackay.
• 24, p. 30. 26 Dec. 1769 to Brig.-Gen. Joseph Smith.#
• 25, p. 31. 26 Dec. 1769 to Mr. James Alexander.
• 26, p. 3l. 26 Dec. 1769 to Mr. Josias Du Pré.
• 27, p. 32. 6 Jan. 1769 (?1770) to Mr. William Hosea.
• 28, p, 32. 6 Jany. 1770 to Mr. Wlliam Speke.
• 29, p. 33. 6 Jany. 1770 to Brig.-Gen. Joseph Smith. Offers to borrow money on interest, but otherwise not :- "I am in my old age obliged to repair to business for a decent livelyhood, because I will not turn Pensioner, nor beg my bread of any man. My connexions are good men, that is very rich, but they are really good men."
• 30, p. 34. 6 Jan. 1770 to Mr. George Mackay. “The Mysore war is a matter of much speculation in England. The vast expense incurred by it will probably make the Company lower their Dividend and fall short of their stipulated payments to the Nation, in which case the anger of Parliament will proceed to lengths unsuspected by many at present."
• 31, p. 34. Note of despatch of letters, Aug. 6th, to Josias Du Pré, and 2 Jan. 1770, to Mr. James Alexander.
• 32, p. 35. 1 Feb. 1770 to General Joseph Smith. Expresses astonishment that men of sense should have lent such large sums of money to the Nawab.
• 33, p. 35. Note of despatch of letters. Letters, dated 2 and 3 March 1770, to Mr. James Alexander.
• 34, p. 36. London, 22 March 1770 to Brig.-Gen. Joseph Smith. Recommends a Mr. Macpherson.
• 35, p, 36. London, 28 March 1770 to Mr. Josias Du Pré.
• 36, p. 36. 30 May 1770 to Mr. James Alexander. Says that they have lost the election in the Court of Directors, and that he personally will have nothing to do with Clive's gang.
• 37, p. 37. 30 May 1770 to Brig.-Gen. Joseph Smith.
• 38, p. 38. 30 May 1770 to Mr. Josias Du Pré. Recommends a son of Captain [?George] Beaver, "who served and died in the Company's service at Madras."
• 39, p. 39. Letter, without date, to Mr. James Alexander. Tells of a visit to Paris to buy books about the French affairs in India and to see Monsieur Bussy. Printed in Life prefixed to the Historical Fragments.
• 40, p. 41. London, 16 Feb. 1775 to Col. Giles Stibbert. Enclosing No. 41.
• 41, p. 42. London, 16 Feb. 1775 to Mr. Lachlin Macleane.
• 42, p. 44, 17 July 1775 to Mr. William Hosea.
• 43, p. 45. 3 March 1775 to Mr. William Hosea.
• 44, p, 45. 3 March 1775 to Col. Giles Stibbert.
• 45, p, 46. 3 March 1775 to Mr. Lachlin Macleane.
• 46, p. 47. Note of despatch of letters 13 March [1775] to Mr. William Hosea, his nephew Bob, Col. Stibbert, &c.
• 47, p. 47. 13 March 1775 to Mr. Warren. Hastings, Governor-General.
• 48, p. 48. 28 March 1775 to Mr Richard Heron.
• 49, p. 48. 14 Jan. 1775 to the Honble. Warren Hastings. Thanks him for the portion of the Laws of Bengal which he has published, and asks for a connected account of the affairs at Delhi. This letter has been printed in the Life prefixed to Orme's Historical Fragments. Apparently the work referred to is a part of the Code of Gentoo Laws Or Ordinations of the Pandits from a Persian Translation, made from the Original written in the Sanskrit Language, sent by Warren Hastings to the Court of Directors, with a letter dated Fort William, 27 March 1755, and printed in London 1776. It was the work of Nathaniel Brassey Halhed.
• 50, p. 49. 11 Nov. 1774 to --. About some Sugar Estates. (See No. 55).
• 51, p. 51. 14 Jan. 1775 to Mr. Gilbert Ironside. Thanks him for some geographical information regarding Bengal.
• 52, p. 51. 21 April 1775 to Mr. J. Panchaud.
• 53, p. 53. 21 April 1775 to Mr. Claud Russell. Asks him to obtain information regarding the Deccan.
• 54, p. 54. Draft of a Memorial to the Court of Directors. Evidently intended for some military man.
• 55, p. 59. 20 Aug. 1771 to Sir Charles Bunbury. Regarding some sugar estates in Grenada, hitherto managed by one Tregent, proposes to place Mr. Ridge in charge.
• 56, p. 60. 21 Aug. 1771 to Sir Charles Bunbury.
• 57, p. 6l. 24 Aug. 1771 to Mr. Peter Simond.
• 58, p. 6l. 25 Aug. 1771 to Mr. William Stuart.
• 59, p. 62. Note, dated 3 Sept. 1771, to Mr. Wallace.
• 60, p. 62. Note, dated 3 Sept. 1771, to Messrs. Simond and Hankey.
• 61, p. 62. 3 Sept. 1771 to Captain William Ridge.
• 62, p. 63. 15 Sept 1771 to Mr. Lachlin Macleane.
• 63, p. 63. Without date, to Mr. Aaron Franks.
• 64, p. 65. 30 Sept. 1771 to Mr. Peter Fector.
• 65, p. 65. 1 Oct. 1771 to Mr. Robert Browne.
• 66, p. 66. 8 Oct. 1771 to Sir Charles Bunbury.
• 67, p. 66. Without date, to Mr. Hunt.
• 68, p. 67. 8 Oct. 1771 to Mr. L. Macleane.
• 69, p. 67. 10 Oct. 1771 to Mr. Peter Simond.
• 70, p. 67. 9 Oct. 1771, from Richard Smith to Mr. Robert Browne. Says that Mr. Orme, Mr. Browne, and himself are better judges than Joseph Smith can be of the best investments for Joseph Smith's money.
• 71, p. 68. 13 Oct. 1771 to Sir William Young, Governor of Dominica. Asks his attention to the claims of his Agents in Dominica.
• 72, p. 68. 14 Oct. 1771 to Mr. Abraham Shaw.
• 73, p. 7O. London, Oct. 1771 to Mr. John Nelson.
• 74, p. 71. London, Oct. 1771 to Messr’s. John Nelson, Abraham Shaw, and William Mackintosh. These gentlemen were Agents for Orme and his friends in Dominica.
• 75, p.74. London, 11 Nov. 1771 from Messrs.Peter Simond, J. [Hankey], and Robert Orme to Mr. William Mackintosh.
• 76, p. 74. London, Nov. 1771 to Mr. William Mackintosh.
• 77, p. 75. Nov, 1771 to Mr. Joseph Hare.
• 78, p. 75. 5 Dec. 1771 to Brig.-Gen. Joseph Smith. Thanks him for military information; is surprised that Haidar should have been beaten by the Marathas, recommends one Joseph Couldry to his notice; and sends him two watches for sale.
• 79, p. 77. 6 Dec. 1771 to Sunkarama. Thanks him for certain kindly services,
• 80, p. 79. 7 Dec. 1771 to [Brig,-Gen. Joseph Smith].
• 81, p. 80. 8 Dec. 1771 to [Josias Du Pré]. Sympathizes with him in his differences with Eyre Coote, who is too eager for power; says that the Company's policy has changed with the immense increase of profits in the trade with Bengal; recommends Sunkarama to his good offices.
• 82, p. 82. 11 Dec. 1771 to Sir Robert [Fletcher].
• 83, p. 83. 12 Dec. 1771 to Mr. George Mackay.
• 84, p. 84. 17 Dec. 1771 to Mr. Michael Scott.
• 85, p. 84. 18 Dec. 1771 to Brig.-Gen. Joseph Smith.
• 86, p. 85. 18 Dec. 1771 to Mr'. William Mackintosh. Regarding the appointment of Capt. William Ridge and the present Agent, Mr. Tregent, to manage the sugar estates in Dominica. Appended is a list of introductions.
• 87, p. 86. 9 Feb. 1772 to Mr William Hosea.
• 88, p. 88. 9 Feb. 1772 to Mr. James Alexander.
• 89, p. 80. 8 March 1772 to Mr. George Mackay.
• 90, p. 89. 8 March 1772 to Mr. Josias Du Pré.
• 91, p. 89, 8 March 1772 to Brig.-Gen. Joseph Smith.
• 92, p. 90. 1 July 1772 to Capt. William Ridge at Grenada. Describes the commercial panic caused in London by the bankruptcy of Fordyce the Banker:- "Twenty men of business have failed and three made away with themselves. At Edinburgh, I hear to-day, the matter is worse. .' . . Such an alarm has not been since the South Sea Year."
• 93, p. 93. 25 Sept. 1772 to Capt. William Ridge.
• 94, p. 95. London, 19 Dec. 1772 to Capt. William Ridge.
• 95, p. 96. 2 April 1773 to Mr. William Mackintosh. Recommending Mr. Vanderdussen who is to replace Capt. Ridge, apparently now dead.
• 96, p. 97. 24 Jan. 1774 to Mr. Vanderdussen.
• 97, p. 103. 14 Dec. 1775 to General Joseph Smith.
• 98, p. 104. 14 Dec. 1775 to Mr. William Hosea.
• 99, p. 105. Note of letter's despatched to Mr. Hosea, Col. Giles Stibbert, and Bob.
• 100, p. 106. 14 Dec. 1775 to Mr. Robert Orme Smith (Bob). Tells him that he has obtained a Writership for him entirely through the favour and friendship of Mr. Roberts, the Deputy Chairman of the Company; sends him the first volume of his History, " which I have lately republished with several additions and the addition of an Index, made entirely by myself, which is the greatest piece of down-right labour I ever undertook in my life. I finished and printed it in five months, during which I do not remember to have eaten a single meal with any appetite." (See 237. l.)
• 101, p. 108. 15 Dec. 1775 to Mr. Floyer. Mentions his two nephews in India, viz., William Hosea and Robert-Orme Smith.
• 102, p. 109. 15 Dec. 1775 to Mr. William Hosea.
• 103, p. 109. 15 Dec. 1775 to Col. Giles Stibbart.
• 104, p. 110. 20 Dec. 1775 to Mr. Floyer.
• 105, p.110. 21 Dec. 1775 to Mr. [F. S.] Ward.
• 106, p. 111. 2 April 1776 to Mr. W. Hosea. Says that he is sending him a copy of Meninski's Dictionary in five volumes, which he has purchased for £60, and other books.
• 107, p. 112. 2 April 1776 to Mr. Robert Orme Smith.
• 108, p. 113. 3 April 1776 to Mr. Charles Floyer.
• 109, p. 114. 5 April 1776 to Messrs. Claud Russell and George Mackay.
• 110, p. 115. 26 Oct. 1776 to Mr. William Hosea. Refers to the extravagance of Robert Orme Smith, who, knowing that Orme's own income is only £400 a year, ought to have behaved better. Declines to change his books for Mr. Hosea's Madeira :- "My Library is a system, and so connected that I cannot offer you any but the useless parts. I have every book I have ever read, and most of them noted with my own hands, and all the rest are only waiting for the same purpose. My Catalogue is a volume kept up very precisely, so that what you call my spruce Library, is an arranged collection of implements, continually in use in my occupation."
• 111, p. 116. 26 Oct. 1776 to Mr. Robert Orme Smith. A very short letter telling him that he can do no more for him than he has already done.
• 112, p. 117. 26 Oct. 1776 to Mr. Alexander Dalrymple.
• 113, p. 118. 26 Oct. 1776 to Sunkarama.
• 114, p. 118. 26 Oct. 1776 to Mr. Charles Floyer.
• 115, p. 119. 30 Dec. 1776 to Mr. John Maxwell Stone.
• 116, p. l19. 30 Dec. 1776 to Sunkarama.
• 117, p. 120. 30 Dec. 1776 to Mr. Charles Floyer. Printed in Life prefixed to the Historical Fragments.
• 118, p. 120. Note, dated 30th Dec. 1776, to Mr. Crichton.
• 119, p. 121. Note, dated 31st Dec. 1776, to Mr. Cotsford.
• 120, P 121. 2 Jan. 1776 [? 1777]. to Lt.-Colonel Cosby.
• 121, p. 12l. 2 Jan. 1777 to Col. Stuart.
• 122, p. 122. 7 Jan. 1777 to Col. Cosby.
• 123, p. 123. London, 3 March 1777 to Mr. William Hosea.
• 124, p. 123. 3 March 1777 to Brigadier-General Stibbert.
• 125, p. 124. 6 March 1777 to M. Louis Monneron.
• 126, p. 125. 6 March 1777 to Lieut.-Col. J. Nevil Parker.
• 127, p. 125. 6 March 1777 to Mr. H. C. Palmer.
• 128, p. 126. London, 8 November 1779 to Mr. John Motteux.
• 129, p. 126. 11 November 1779 to Mr. John Pybus.
• 130, p. 126. London, 11 November 1779 to Messrs John Pybus & Co.
• 131, p. 126. 11 Nov. 1779 to Gencral Joseph Smith.
• 132, p. 127. 11 Nov. 1779 to Mr. George Patrick Crawford.
• 133, p. 127. 11 Nov. 1779 to Mr. John Pybus.
• 134, p. 127. Note, dated London, 25 Nov. 1779 to Sir James Cockburn.
• 135, p. 127. 26 Jan. 1780 to Mr. George Patrick Crawford.
• 136, p. 128. 26 Jan. 1780 to Mr. John Pybus.
• 137, p. 128. 31st J an. 1780 to --,
• 138, p. 129. 2 March 1780 to Mr. Thomas Arthur Vanderdussen.
• 139, p. 129. 14 April 1780 to Monsieur Peregaux.
• 140, p. 130. 22 April 1780 to Mr. Benjamin Booth.
• 141, p. 130, 25 April 1780 to Mr. George Patrick Crawford.
• 142, p. 131. 19 April 1780 to Mr. George Patrick Crawford.
• 143, p. 131. 26-27 April 1780 to Mr. William Petrie.
• 144, p, 133, 27 Apri l1780 to Lieut.-Col. Cosby.
• 145, p. 134. 27 April 1780 to Captain -- Scot.
• 146, p. 134. 5 May 1780 to Messrs. Craufurds & Co.
• 147, p. 135. 12 May 1780 to Mr. James Ellis. '
• 148, p. 135. 9 June 1780 to Mr. Peregaux.
• 149, p, 135. 10 June 1780 to Mr. Crichton.
• 150, p. 136. 14 June 1780 to Henry Dodwell, Esq.
• 151, p. 136. 20 June 1780 to Mr. Hargreave,
• 152, p. 136. 19 July 1780 to Mr. Hamilton.
• 153, p. 136. 19 July 1780 to Mr. James Sharp.
• 154, p. 137. 24 July 1780 to Mr. Pybus.
• 155, p. 137. 28 July 1780 to Mr. Sharp.
• 156, p. 137. 15 August 1780 to Mr. Ellis (part of a letter only).
• 157, p. 138. 21 August 1780 to Mr. William Hamilton.
• 158, p. 139. 22 August 1780 to Mr. James Sharp.
• 159, p. 139. 31 August 1780 to Mr, William Augustus Cane.
• 160, p. 139. 4 Sept. 1780 to Mr Pybus.
• 161, p. 140. 4 Oct. 1780 to Mr. John Hankey.
• 162, p. 140. 4 Oct. 1780 to Mr. William Augustus Cane.
• 163, p. 140. 5 Oct. 1780 to Mr. William Augustus Cane.
• 164, p. 141. 7 Oct. 1780 to Sir Richard Heron. Recommends Captain Camac whose father, Major Camac, wishes to obtain an Irish Baronetcy.
• 165, p. 141. 6 Nov. 1780 to Mr. Hamilton.
• 166, p. 142. 5 Jan. 1781 to Mr. James Dodds at Madras.
• 167, p. 142. London, 5 Jan. 1781 to the Sons of Sunkarama.
• 168, p. 143. Note of despatch of letter to Mr, William Davy at Madras.
• 169, p. 143. 12 Feb. 1781 to Lieut.-Col. Cosby. Recommends Lieut. Robertson, of Colonel Fullarton's regiment and son of “Doctor Robertson, the Historian, who is very much my friend."
• 170, p. 144. 13 Feb. 1781 to Mr. John Motteux.
• 171, p. 144. Draft of the lease to Orme of a house at Colney.
• 172, p. 145. Note of Bills sent to Mr. Hosea 30 June 1781.
• 173, p. 146. Note, dated 1 July 1781, to Mr. Motteux, with a Memorandum of the Christian names of Col. Cosby, viz., Henry Augustus Mountague.
• 174, p. 146. Note, dated 2 July 1781, to --,
• 175, p. 146. Note, dated 4 July 1781, to Mr. Motteux.
• 176, p. 147. 9 July 1781 to Mr. James Roper Head.
• 177, p. 147. 10 July 1781 to Mr. John Motteux.
• 178, p. 147. 11 July 1781 to Mr. John Shakespeare.
• 179, p. 148. 13 July 1781 to Mr. John Pybus.
• 180, p. 148. 14 July 1781 to Mr. John Shakespeare.
• 181, p. 149. Note, dated 14 July 1781, to Mrs. Stewart.
• 182, p. 149. Note, dated 16 July 1781, to Sir Thomas Rumbold.
• 183, p. 149. lYote, dated 16 July 1781, to Al1'. J uhn Pybus.
• 184, p. 149. 18 July 1781 to Lieut.-Col, Henry Augustus Mountague Cosby. Requests him and Mr. Passly to act as attorneys for himself and Mr. Motteux, who are executors to Mr. Lachlin Macleane ; their failure to comply with his request "will bring about much public talk, which it has ever been our wish to avoid," It appears from the letter, that Mr. Lachlin Macleane was a creditor of the Nawab.
• 185, p. 150. 18 July 1781 to Mr. Johnson, Secretary's Office, India House.
• 186, p. 151. 31 July 1781 to Messrs. R. Muilman and John Berings.
• 187, p. 151. Note, dated 31 July 1781, to Mr. Hamilton.
• 188, p. 151. Note of despatch of letters, dated 8 Aug. 1781, to Mr. Roberts.
• 189, p. 151. . Note business meeting with Mr. Hamilton and others.
• 190, p. 152. 9 Aug. 1781 to Mr. William Augustus Cane.
• 191, p. 154. 10 Aug. 1781 to Mr. Wingrave.
• 192, p. 154. Note, dated 13 Aug. 1781, to Messrs. Crofts &Co., Pall Mall.
• 193, p. 154. Form of an order for India Dividends.
• 194, p. 155. 16 Aug. 1781 to Mr. William Augustus Cane.
• 195, p. 155. Memorandum to Mr. Pybus
• 196, p. 156. Note, dated 18 Aug. 1781, to Mr. Crawford.
• 197, p. 156. 21 Aug. 1781 to Mr. Letch.
• 198, p. 156. Note, dated 21 Aug. 1781, to Mr. Edward l'Epine.
• 199, p. 156. Note, dated 26 Sept. 1781, to Mr. Pybus, Junior.
• 200, p. 157. 4 Oct. 1781 to General Richard Smith.
• 201, p. 157. Note, dated 4 Oct. 1781, of despatch of certain sums to Mrs. Hosea.
• 202, p. 157. Note, dated, 11 Oct. 1781, to Mr. Brown.
• 203, p. 158, 16 Oct, 1781 to General Richrad Smith.
• 204, p. ,159. Note, dated 21 Oct. 1781, to Miss Lloyd.
• 205, p. 159. Note, dated 23 Oct. 1781, to Mr. Gulstone.
• 206, p. 159. 23 Oct. 1781 to Mr. John Roberts.
• 207, p. 159. Note, dated 24 Oct. 1781, to Mr. Pybus.
• 208, p. 159. 30 Oct. 1781 to Mr. John Roberts.
• 209, p. 160. 30 Oct. 1781 to Mr. John Hunter.
• 210, p. 160. Mr. Frazer’s address.
• 211, p. 160. 23 Nov. 1781 to Mr. John Pybus.
• 212, p. 160. Major John Osborne's address.
• 213, p. 161. 27 Nov. 1781 to Mr. Barnet.
• 214, p. 161. Note, dated 27 Nov. 1781, to Mr. Ozier Notary Public.
• 215, p. 161. 3 Dec. 1781 to Mr. Benjamin Barnet, enclosing a note from Mr. Ozier, dated 29 Nov. 1781.
• 216, p. 162. 7 Nov. [? December] 1781 to Mr. Robert Brown.
• 217, p. 163. Note, dated 19 Dec. 1781, to Major Osburn.
• 218, p. 163. 19 Dec. 1781 to Captain Abercrombie.
• 219, p. 163. The Complirnents of the Season to Mrs. Noel and Mrs. Adams, dated 25 Dec. 1781. Sent therewith £70.
• 220, p. 163. Note, dated 2 Jan. 1782, to Major Osbourn.
• 221, p. 164. 8 Jan. 1782 to Capt. Abercrombie.
• 222, p. 164. 8 Jan. 1782 to Mr. William Hamilton.
• 223, p. 164. 9 Jan. 1782 to Mr. William Augustus Cane.
• 224, p. 166. Note, dated 10 Jan. 1782, to Mrs. Hosea.
• 225, p. 166. 13 Jan. 1782 to Sir Richard Heron.
• 226, p. 167. 17 Jan. 1782 to Mr. William Augustus Cane.
• 227, p. 168. Note, dated 17 Jan. 1782, to Mr. William Hamilton.
• 228, p. 169. Note, dated 18 Jan. 1782, to Mr. Culling Smith, with enclosures, which show that Mr. Cane was agent in Dominica or Messrs. Culling Smith, James Sharp, and Robert Orme, trustees of the Estate of Sir James Cockburn.
• 229, p. 169. Note, dated 19 Jan. 1782, to Mr. James Sharp.
• 230, p. 170. 19 Jan. 1782 to Mr. William Hamilton.
• 231, p. 170. 20 Jan. 1782 to Mr. W. A. Cane. In Orme's handwriting.
• 232, p. 171. 4 Feb. 1782 to Mrs. Hosea.
• 233, p. 171. 4 Feb. 1782 to Mr. Wingrave.
• 234, p. 171. 11 Feb. 1782 to Major Osborne. N.B. This gentleman's name is spelled in three different ways in this volume.
• 235, p. 172. Payments on account of Mrs. Hosea for the xmas Quarter.
• 236, p. 172. 13 Feb. 1782 to Mr. John Roberts.
• 237, p. 172. 13 Feb. 1782 to Mr. John Roberts.
• 238, p. 173. 13 Feb. 1782 to Mr. John Wilkes.
• 239, p. 173. Note of despatch of letter, dated 2 April 1782, to Mr. Thomas Raikes.
• 240, p. 175. Copy of a letter in French, dated Chandernagore 17 Jan. [? February] 1778.
• 241, p. 176. 30 June 1783 to Mr. John Motteux.
• 242, p. 177. 8 Sept. 1783 to Mr. Thomas Theophilus Metcalfe. Regarding the loss of the Grosvenor in which it appears his nephew, Mr. Hosea, and his family were passengers. See printed Account by A. Dalrymple.
• 243, p. 178. 8 Sept. 1783 to Mr. James Ellis. (Apparently Dr. James Ellis.)
• 244, p. 179. 8 Sept. 1783 to Mr. Robert Orme Smith.
• 245, p. 180. 8 Sept. 1783 to Mr. Charles Floyer.
• 246, p. 182. London,8 Sept. 1783 to Messieurs Louis and Pierre Monneron. In French.
• 247, p. 183. 23 Sept. 1783 to Mr. T. A. Vander Dussen.
• 248, p. 184. 16 Oct. 1783 to Mr. Robert Browne.
• 249, p. 185. 1 March 1784 to Mr. Alexander Dalrymple.
• 250, p. 185. Note of books, &c., returned to Mr. Dalrymple, 8 March 1784.
• 251, p. 186. 10 March 1784 to Major MacGowan.
• 252, p. 186. 10 March 1784 to Mr. James Ellis.
• 253, p. 188. 12 March 1784 to Sir William Jones, with Some details regarding the Hoseas. Printed in Life prefixed to the Historical Fragments.
• 254, p. 190. Memorandum for Mr. John Johnson, dated 13 March 1784.
• 255, p. 190. 17 March 1784 to Mr. John Roberts.
• 256, p. 190. 22 March 1784 to Mr. T. T. Metcalfe.
• 257, p. 191. 24 March 1784 to Lord Macartney.
• 258, p. 192. 25 March 1784 to Mr. Charles Floyer.
• 259, p. 192. 25 March 1784 to Lt.Colonel Cosby.
• 260, p. 193. 25 March 1784 to Ensign Frederick Markett.
• 261, p. 193. Memorandum, dated 31 March 1784, of despatch of a letter to Mrs. Hosea.
• 262, p. 194. 23 April 1784 to Mr. Robert Orme Smith.
• 263, p. 194. 23 April 1784 to Mr. Ellis.
• 264, p. 194. 5 May 1784 to Mr. William Augustus Cane.
• 265, p. 195. 18 May 1784 to Colonel Leland.
• 266, p, 195. Memorandum for Mrs. Adams from Mr. Orme, dated 20 May 1784. Valuation of some jewels.
• 267, p. 196. 20 May 1784 to Mrs. Leland.
• 268, p. 196. 4 June 1784 to Mr. Duval.
• 269, p. 197. 9 June 1784 to Messrs. Boldero & Co.
• 270, p. 197. 12 June 1784 to Mr. John Duval.
• 271, p. 197. 15 June 1784 to Mrs. Adams.
• 272, p. 198. Copy of a Memorandum by Mr. W. Hosea, dated Calcutta, 20 Nov. 1780.
• 273, p. 198. 16 June 1784 to Mr. John Pybus, Senior.
• 274, p. 199. Memorandum of communications with. Mr. Pybus.
• 275, p. 199. Note, dated 23 June 1784, to Mr. John Berens.
• 276, p. 199. Note, dated 30 July 1784, to Mr. Goosetray .
• 277, p. 199. Note, dated 30 July 1784, to Maior Osborne.
• 278, p. 199. ---- to Lieut. or Capt. Arthur. Cooke.
• 279, p. 200. 30 Aug. 1784 to Colonel Cosby.
• 280, p. 201. 30 Aug. 1784 to Mr. Charles Floyer.
• 281, p. 202. 31 Aug. 1784 to Lord Macartney.
• 282, p. 203. London Colney, 24 Aug. 1784 to Mr. John Osborne.
• 283, p. 203. London Colney, 24 Aug.1784 to Mr. William Bluck.
• 284, p. 204. 1 Sept. 1784 to Mr. William Augustus Cane.
• 285, p. 205. Note, dated 2 Sept. 1784, of despatch of letters to Mr. Vander Dussen of Grenada.
• 286, p. 205. 22 Nov. 1784 to Mr. James Ellis.