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East Indies Series 15.

Catalogue reference: IOR/H/107

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IOR/H/107
Title
East Indies Series 15.
Date
1770-1773
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(1) pp. 1, 17, 21, 45, 135, 139, 143, 147, 149, 159, 357, 385, 413, Routine or Formal Letters. (2) pp. 5-6, Conference between Lord Rochford and Mr. Sulivan 31st March 1773 respecting the Company's claim for expenses of subsistence of French prisoners; pp. 9-14, Special Commissioners to be sent to Paris 1st April 1773; pp. 361-9, Further correspondence June 1773. (3) pp. 25-6, Capt. George Paterson to Lord Rochford, Madras 15th Oct. 1772, As representing Sir Robert Harland sends a letter, pp. 41-4, from the Nawab of Arcot complaining of the Madras Council; a letter, p. 29, from Louis XV to Sultan Mahamad Alli Modien of Jolo; pp. 33-5, Intelligence from Balambangan and, pp. 37-9, Intelligence from the Cape, where the French, contrary to orders from the Dutch Company, supply themselves with provisions. (4) Advices from Bengal. pp. 49-60, 22nd March 1772, Sir Robert Barker reports the loyal conduct of the Vizir in respect of Mr. West, alias Burgess, a renegade Englishman in the service of Cossim Ally; pp. 67-82, 10th Nov. 1772, Marathas ravage Rohilcund, The Vizir promises to assist the Rohilla Chiefs Zabita Cawn and Hafez Rhamut, The Marathas put pressure on the Mogul; pp. 93-103, Sir Robert Barker reports that Major John Morrison wishes to enter the Mogul's service; pp. 105-32, 10th Nov. 1772, Readiness to observe a peaceful policy though difficult owing to the Mogul's vacillation, The French though troublesome not dangerous, Friendly relations with the Dutch and Danes, Proposed new Treaty with the Nawab of Bengal; pp. 417-23, 9th Dec. 1772, Quarrels between Sindia and other Maratha leaders, Desertion of M. Madoc from the Marathas to Shah Alam, Col. Champion sent to the assistance of the Vizir; pp. 425-7, 10th Dec. 1772, Forward a plan of the entrenchment at Chandernagore; p. 427, Plan of Chandernagore. (5) p. 63, Advices from St. Helena 1st Feb. 1773, French ships at the Cape. (6) pp. 85-91, Munnee Begum proposes a new Treaty between the Company and the Nawab Mobarick ut Dowlah September 1772. (7) pp. 153-6, Advices from Bombay 4th Dec. 1772, Baroach stormed by Brig.-General Wedderburn (killed in the attack) 18th Nov. 1772. (8) Advices from Madras. pp. 163-6, 29th Sept. 1772, Peaceful state of the Carnatic; pp. 169-209, 15th Oct. 1772, Dispute with Sir Robert Harland about deserters from the King's ships entertained by the Company, Harland's rude behaviour to the Council, French claim for return of deserters, Nawab of Arcot's interference in favour of Mootumar and Pitchana condemned to death for felony in July (see also pp. 227-38), His complaints of the Council's interference with his jurisdiction, Sepoy force in the Presidency, Nawab still keeps Lindsay's protégés in his service and also Lieut. Buck (see also pp. 213-4), General Joseph Smith's expedition against the Marawars and Nalcooty Poligars, Claims of Nawab's officers to rank with the Company's and to share booty, Nawab's donation to the troops, Nawab's complaint that the Titles by which he is addressed are insufficient and Sir Robert Harland's refusal to advice on the subject; pp. 241-353, Correspondence with Sir Robert Harland 5th June to 10th Sept. 1772; pp. 417-9, Correspondence with Chandernagore 6th Nov. 1772. (9) pp. 217-24, Madras Military Consultations 14th May 1770, Decided not to press the Company's right to try the Nawab's servants for murder committed at St. Thomé. (10) pp. 373-5, Capt. John Clerke to Lord Rochford, Bombay, 26th June 1772, Reports arrival with the Prudent and Intrepid, Capture of Broach. (11) pp. 377-81, Claim from the Marine Office, Brest, for payment for a Cable and Anchor supplied by Baron d'Escars of the Zephir to Capt. William Elphinstone of the Indiaman Triton 1773. (12) pp. 385-413, Major John Morrison's attempt to enter the service of Shah Allum 1772.

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IOR/A/1/57.
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English
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