East Indies Series 98.

(1) pp. 1-15, George Leonard Staunton to Lord Sydney, Brest 4th Jan. 1785 (Original), reports arrival with despatches from Lord Macartney relative to the execution in India of the terms of the Treaty of Peace with France, With Lord Macartney's letter of 28th July 1784 and other relevant papers. (2) pp. 17-62, Admiral Hughes to Lord North 10th Sept. 1784, Behaviour of Tipu Sultan, Pitiable condition of the Nawab of Arcot, Disputes between Madras and Bengal Councils, Unfriendly relations with Dutch and French, Intention to return home, With relevant papers, including original letters from Col. Turner Straubenzee (10th Sept. 1784, complaining of supersession) and Sir John Burgoyne (31st Aug. 1784). (3) pp. 65-103, Secretary Thomas Morton to Lord Sydney 3rd March 1785, The Rule, Ordinance and Regulation made by the Governor-General and Bengal Council (10th March 1783) for fixing the wages of seamen and better provision of ships with native sailors. (4) pp. 105-31, Lord Sydney to Admiral Hughes, Lord Macartney, Gen. Robert Sloper and the Directors 4th March 1785, Behaviour of Tipu Sultan, Execution of the Treaty with France; pp. 133-41, 149-67, Directors to Lord Sydney 7th March 1785, pointing out contradictions in the orders issued to M. Bussy, with further correspondence. (5) pp. 145, 201, 209, 537, 541-2, 549, Routine or Formal Letters. (6) p. 169, Nathaniel Smith to Lord Sydney 31st March 1785, Promises to attend to his recommendation of Col. Malcolm (Original). (7) Admiral Hughes to Lord Sydney. pp. 171-91, 20th Nov. 1784 (Original), Intention to return home after handing over the squadron to Capt. Andrew Mitchell pending arrival of Sir Hyde Parker, with relevant papers; pp. 213-8, 30th Jan. 1784 (Original), with Account of Disbursements for Intelligence. (8) Capt. Andrew Mitchell to Lord Sydney. pp. 193-9, 10th Dec. 1784, with letter from Edward Church at Tellicherry of intelligence received from the converted Jew, Isaac Goldsmith, that Tipu Sultan has murdered his English officer prisoners, poisoned Gen. Mathews, and, having forcibly converted 30 English boys, is sending them to Turkey; p. 251, 25th Dec. 1784, Capt. James Burney allowed to return to England; pp. 255-6, 25th March 1785, Intention to return, leaving Capt. Charles Hughes in command; p. 553, 11th May 1785, Immediate departure for England. (9) p. 205, Intelligence from Samuel Manisty at Basra, 20th Feb. 1785. (10) Major-Gen. Allan Campbell to Lord Sydney. pp. 221-39, 10th Oct. 1784 (Original), Reduction of King's regiments and enlistment of King's troops in the Company's Service, with correspondence with Bengal and Madras Councils; pp. 287-509, 1st Feb. 1784 (Original), State of King's troops in Madras and correspondence with Col. A. Gordon, commanding King's troops in Bengal; pp. 641-2, Bengal Council to Directors 17th Jan. 1785, sending correspondence between Col. A. Gordon and Lieut.-Col. Duff; pp. 645-726, Correspondence between Directors, Lord North, Bengal, and Madras Councils, Major-Gen. Allan Campbell and Cols. A. Gordon and Giles Stibbert relative to enlistment of King's troops in the Company's Service, with the King's orders 10th Sept. 1783 to 28th Oct. 1784. (11) p. 241, Gen. Robert Sloper to [Lord Sydney] 28th March 1785 (Original), Arrival of Sir John Dalling at the Cape. (12) p. 245, Lord Sydney to William Devaynes 28th March 1785 (Original), Recommends Capt. Churchill. (13) Directors to Lord Sydney. pp. 247-8, 11th Aug. 1785, Richard Cadman Etches' proposed Adventure to North America for Furs to sell in the Japanese Islands; p. 259, 9th Sept. 1785, Present the King with an ancient Hindu treatise on Religion. (14) pp. 263-71, 637-40, Original letters (and their translations) from Hayat Sahib to the King 14th Jan. and 25th March 1785. (15) pp. 273-4, William Fraser to Evan Nepean 30th Sept. 1785 (Original), Transportation of Dutch criminals. (16) pp. 277-9, Lord Sydney to Directors 4th Oct. 1785, requiring a statement of charges against Gen. James Stuart; pp. 513-4, Reply 12th Oct. 1785, No complaint as a King's officer, but approve of his dismissal as a Company's Officer by the Madras Council. (17) pp. 281-4, Lord Sydney to Capt. Andrew Mitchell 6th Oct. 1785, The King's deep concern at the fate of Tipu Sultan's prisoners. (18) pp. 517-9, James Macpherson to Lord Sydney 12th Oct. 1785 (Original), His connection with the Nawab of Arcot. (19) pp. 521-9, Governor-General and Bengal Council to Madras Council 8th June 1784, Treaty with Tipu Sultan, Madras Council's treatment of the Nawab of Arcot. (20) pp. 533-6, Nawab of Arcot to Lord Sydney 10th Feb. 1785. (21) pp. 545-7, 551, Sindhia to the King, Translation and Original. (22) pp. 559-68, Memorial of George Leonard Staunton to the Directors, with testimonials. (23) Nawab of Arcot to Admiral Hughes. pp. 569-77, 24th July 1784, with copy of a letter to Lord Macartney; pp. 727-36, 8th and 24th Oct. 1784. (24) p. 581, Account of Contingent Expenses on behalf of the Board of Commissioners for the Affairs of India from its institution 28th Feb. 1785. (25) pp. 585-93, Judge Advocate's opinion on the proper method of trial for Sir John Burgoyne. (26) pp. 597-604, Nawab of Arcot to the King 1st Oct. 1784. (27) pp. 605-14, Extract of a letter from Madras 14th Oct. 1784, Mutiny of King's troops at Arcot, Macartney's tyrannical treatment of the King's troops, Illegal execution of Europeans and natives, Tipu Sultan's contempt for the English. (28) pp. 621, 625, Lists of Papers. (29) pp. 629-34, Original letters from Secretary Harry Stoe of the South Sea House to Lord Sydney (26th June 1785) recommending John Evelyn, Writer at Calcutta, and (28th July 1785) to --. (30) pp. 737-46, Bombay Council to Sir Edward Hughes 25th Jan. with his reply 27th Jan. 1784, State of Defence and Importance of Bombay to the Company.

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