Also about: a possible visit by Lord Elgin to Sarawak a letter from St John ('vain as usual') about finding antimony the loan and its repayment.

Also about impending war, and its possible effect on Sarawak.

With: a marked passage about his own abdication when he had received the money (fol. 328) advice on John Brooke Brooke's negotiations with the British Government the investment of the money, and financial matters connected with the Company Dr Corry's affairs instructions to send newspapers and a 'military map'. ...

Also a draft (?) for John Brooke Brooke about the jurisdiction of the Courts of Sarawak over British subjects upon specific terms.

Also about the loan and other financial matters relating to the Company; Dr Corry; and the settling of various accounts, with many references to correspondence with Templer.

Setting out three alternatives: intimate relations a barren Protectorate recognition.

Also about: the working of coal at Labuan the three-year engagement of Dr Corry correspondence with Templer, Phillipps, and Bishop and Mrs McDougall.

Also about his own opposition to a government officer going to Sarawak; and the Austrian situation.

Also about: his memoranda on Sarawak policy betrayal by the British Government, and the need to approach every other government for recognition as an independent nation references to Miss Coutts and to Keppel. See also MSS. Pac. s. 90/1, folder 3 for a manuscript copy.

Also about his intention to inspect a cottage and estate in Devon.

Also about his wish to buy a cottage as a pied-à-terre.

Also about: the need to keep up payments of interest to John Brooke Brooke's father the appointment of Dr Corry, arranged by Templer with John Brooke Brooke's agreement and without the Rajah's knowledge John Brooke Brooke's ill health.

Also about doubts as to whether Sarawak could stand on equal terms with other states, and arguing that she should seek alliance with every nation, offering England a priority. With copies (fols. 418-424).

With reference to difficulties about making funds available for the purchase of a home for the Rajah in England.

Enclosing a note from Knox and advising caution in relation to the next step, with references to Lord Palmerston.