Policy of the East Indian squadron, 1763-1771; growth of the squadron, 1771-1774; the war in the east, 1775-1781; the effects of the Dutch entry into the war; the capture of Negapatam and Trincomali; the battle of February 17th, 1782; the battle of April 12th, 1782; the battle of July 6th, 1782; the loss of Trincomali; the battle of September 3rd, 1782; the squadrons' wintering plans; the spring operations, 1783; the battle of June 20th, 1783.
