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Papers concerning George Pigot (Lord Pigot)
Catalogue reference: IOR/H/269
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This record is a file about the Papers concerning George Pigot (Lord Pigot) dating from 1776-1777.
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- IOR/H/269
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Title (The name of the record)
- Papers concerning George Pigot (Lord Pigot)
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1776-1777
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Description (What the record is about)
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(1) pp. 1-161, Proceedings of the Bengal Council 31st July to 10th Sept. 1776 relative to the Nawab of Arcot's complaints against Lord Pigot and to the latter's deposal and arrest by the majority of the Madras Council. (2) pp. 163-95, The case of the President or Governor and of the Council of Madras fairly stated, with Observations and Remarks on the conduct of both parties as well as of Col. Stuart (Printed). (3) pp. 197-216, Extract of the Proceedings of a General Court 23rd April 1777 (Printed), Restoration of Lord Pigot ordered, but all Members of the Madras Council recalled and new Governor (John Whitehill) and Council appointed; pp. 223-57, Apparently rough draft of part of above. (4) pp. 259-62, Claud Russell and J. M. Stone to Directors 11th May 1777, Death of and Inquest upon Lord Pigot. (5) pp. 265-467, Proceedings in Madras and Calcutta consequent upon the death of Lord Pigot and the Inquest held by the Coroner.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- British Library: Asian and African Studies
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- Q/SCS/28
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- Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 1 volume
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Unrestricted
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/e107184c-83d3-463c-b2d4-f3501a077d23/
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IOR/H/257-270
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Papers concerning George Pigot (Lord Pigot)