The contents are as follows:

(i) 'Extracts of Letters and Papers of most Importance from September, 1782, to May, 1783', with references to the letter-books (folio 1);

(ii) 'Additional Extracts from the Books' for September to November 1782 (folio 47);

(iii) "Extract from Mr Cochrane's packet promiscuous": extracts from Basil Cochrane's correspondence, November 1782-August 1783, with lists of letters (folio 61);

(iv) Lists of letters copied or extracted by James Stuart (folio 163).