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pp. 1-5, References; pp. 9-20, Rights of Zemindars and Ryots, Author unknown; pp. 21-4, Trade, Commerce and Manufactures, Salt, Beetlenut, Tobacco, &c., Extract of a letter from Henry Vansittart to the Council Bengal Mongeer 15th Dec. 1762; pp. 25-35, Poolbundy or Management of Dykes, Dams or raised causeways, Author unknown [Major James Rennell]; p. 37, Duration of mourning amongst Gentoos. Letter from John Johnstone, 1760/1; pp. 41-140, Local History, information or description of the 24 Purgaunahs by Hugh Cameron 1762; Burdwan by John Johnstone 1762, Midnapore and Jellasore by John Johnstone 1761; Chittagong (including Arracan with account of the Christians employed in the military and naval forces), by Harry Verelst 1761; Tumlook by John Johnstone 1760/1; Hughley and Ballasore by Walter Clavell 1676; Maulda by Richard Edwards 1676; Patna and Singhia by John Marshall 1676, and Manufactures at Cossimbazar by Matthias Vincent and at Dacca by Samuel Hervy 1676.

For the papers dated 1676 see Temple's Diaries of Streynsham Master. See Note by W. W. Hunter dated 7th April 1881 at beginning of this volume.

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