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Thank you very much for your letter advising me that I should include the district of Colonel Ganj under my administration and carry out the administration of the opium trade properly and efficiently. I should try to buy whatever quantity is needed for the company and to not allow the French, the Dutch or any mahajans to participate in this trade. -- Acting on your advice I have included the district of Karnailganj in my administration. As far as the trade of opium is concerned the officials who curtail the illegal trade of opium do not make a distinction between opium traders, mahajans and the common people. Since your gumashtahs have monopolized the purchase of opium all other traders have ceased to trade and the zamindars have ceased cultivating opium. It is therefore requested that you order them to make a distinction between the mahajans and genuine traders so that zamindars could also resume the cultivation of opium. It is therefore recommended that you appoint agents for the purchase of opium and that they purchase whatever the company requires and that the rest is sold to the Dutch, the French and the mahajans. This will increase the trade and ultimately increase our tax revenue as well.

An account of the misdeeds of Kirpa Ram Sen, messenger of Mr Martin. -- I, with Kirte Patak, a messenger of M Sanks had gone to Nathpore to see Bankim Lal, son of Sujit Rae. At that time, the manager of the Kothi of M Sanks was standing near his shop. The aforesaid Patak got hold of him and took him into the kith. Meanwhile, Sen with two Tilinga soldiers and Man Singh, a foot soldier, went to the Kothi. When the Tilangas and the foot soldier tried to enter the kothi they were stopped by the guard. At this the foot soldier told him that Patak had sent him to ask some questions. Therefore, the guard went to see Patak and asked him to withdraw the Tilngas from the Kothi. As a result Tilangas were withdrawn from inside the Kothi and the foot soldier told him that the manager owed fourteen thousand rupees to them which he does not want to return. Patak replied that he had nothing to do with this matter. He said that we should examine the accounts and take whatever is due. But the foot soldier did not agree to that.

States that the writer went out that morning to meet Mr [William] Watts because it had been mentioned that on the morrow he [i.e. Watts?] would be the guest of Clive. About 3 hours later he [i.e. Watts?] arrived accompanied by Sayyid Muhammad Riza. The outcome was that the writer felt that his affairs would improve as a result and he hoped that things would proceed as promised.

aThank you for your letter. I am glad to know that you are pursuing the Prince and his army. I have also received a letter from Mr Amyyat informing that he was keeping a close eye on the movements of the Prince and that he would be coming to this province. Maharajah Ram Narayan has written complaining that you do not care about the developments here. Perhaps you do not remember what Siraj al-Daulah did in similar matters. I can assure you if he does not call the English for help now it may become too late for him. As soon as I had heard the news of the Prince coming towards this place I was summoned to Murshidabad. At the time of writing this letter I am now on my way to Murshidabad. It is well known in this part of the world that the Prince and Nawab Shuja al-Daulah have evil designs.

Mir Subhan Ali is a long standing friend of mine who lives in an inherited property in Khurramabad. Lately he has suffered fom some accusations. I will be grateful if you could appoint two of your Tilanga soldier to protect him and his property.

Two identical copies of an order for pieces of wood.

Acknowledges receipt of two letters and two vouchers for payment of salaries for the years 1165 and 1166 Bangla. He will pass on the parvanahs sent to him to Amir Beg Khan and will send a detailed report afterwards.

Relates to Shamshir Quli-Khan, Ramnarayan, Nawab Ahmad Khan Qurayshi, Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Oudh, and to events in Azimabad. This enclosure bears the date 25th Rabi` al-Thani, reg. yr 4 [i.e. 6 January 1758], apparently the same date as a note in English on verso: 'enclosed in Mr Parkes letter of 5th Jan 1758'.

I had received two letters from you which you wanted me to discuss with the Nawab. When I went to see the Nawab today he was busy in the arrangement of a festival which takes place today. As he did not have the time to discuss these letters I came back. God willing I will go and see him again this afternoon or at night for this purpose and will let you know the results. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 406.

I have been involved in the management of Azimabad Kothi for some time. I will be travelling to Chandi to conduct some business and on my way there I will be visiting Azimabad. With your approval I intend to leave for Murshidabad in the month of Rabi` I and after staying there for a few days I intend to march towards Chandi. As I regard you as my friend I am informing you about my travel arrangements in advance. I will be leaving behind my family members in my Haveli near the garden in Charchara. My intention is to go to Azimabad from Murshidabad. I request you to inform Mr Amit so that he is aware about my visit. He should also inform his associate Babu Suda Shiv so that he could look after the household affairs about my visit.

Includes a parallel English translation of the agreement between Richard Bourchiez on behalf of the East India Company and Faris'khan.

Thank you very much for your letter reminding me to come and see you. I am glad to know that you are feeling well now. I have just arrived at Islampurah today, Friday, 27th Rajab. I will be leaving here tomorrow and will be able to reach the army encampment day after tomorrow. Relates to events mentioned in entry nos. 467 and 469 in CR8/1.

Pleased to have received news of your wellbeing from Bhagvan Kolah and wait for similar good news when you reach Murshidabad.

Received your letter informing that you reached Muradbagh on 9th Ramadan [i.e. 17 May 1758] and came to know that Nawab Nasir al-Mulk was annoyed with Maharajah Dulabha Ram and that you managed to resolve this issue after negotiating between the two and that you have called Jagat Seths to assist you in the court case of Genda[?] Mall. When I reached Murshidabad I came to know from my servants that you were unhappy about my performance and that until I perform my duties properly you would not be happy with me. Please be rest assured that I am a devoted servant of the company and that I am extremely happy that you have now entered Murshidabad. Maharajah Dulabha Ram is a very sincere well-wisher of you and I am glad that the misunderstanding between him and Nasir al-Mulk has been removed. As far as the case of Genda [?] Mall is concerned, it was not appropriate that a person of your status should involve himself in such minor affairs. However, whatever you have decided must be proper.

I have received your letter informing that you have received a letter from Mr [Luke] Scrafton alleging that Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur had told Khvajah Badroshan that you were not his friend and that is why he looked worried and that you are convinced that Maharajah Dullabha Ram harbours some evil designs. After hearing this news you felt as if you were hit by a cannon ball and felt very dejected and sad. At once, you called Amir Beg Khan to discuss these matters with him. You also discussed these matters with some other friends who came to see you. After these discussions, you felt somewhat relieved of your worries. Later you thought of marching to Chinapatan. -- When I received this letter and came to know the details of this affair I became so much angry and agitated that I cannot describe. By this time, I had crossed the river to go and pay my respects at the mausoleum of Hazrat Pandoh/ Bandoh but because of the anxiety and worries I had to postpone my visit, and today, 13 Ramadan, I am marching towards Murshidabad on fast coaches and hope to be arriving there soon. I will then come and see you personally so that I can remove all doubts and concerns regarding these matters. -- This all has happened probably due to the influence of some enemies and troublemakers. You are an intelligent, sober and wise person and these matters should not have made you unhappy and you should not abandon your friendship and follow your intentions to march towards Chinapatan. I regard him (Nasir al-Mulk) as my most favourite son and my dear bother Maharajah Dullabha as my elder bother. Therefore, when in the beginning you had some misgivings about him I had to intervene. Because of this intervention, discussions, and agreements, both sides became near to each other. The cause of discord was removed. I am hoping to achieve the same now by coming to see you as fast as I can so that I could help to remove misunderstandings between you and others. -- So far I have not received the gifts from Arcott. As soon as they arrive I will let you know. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 503.

I have not received any communication from you regarding your health for some time. During this period I have come to know that you had fallen ill but with God's grace and care of the doctor you have now recovered from your illness. Please do keep in touch and keep me informed about your health and wellbeing. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no.512.

I am glad to receive the new that you have recovered from your illness. I pray to God for providing you good health.

States that his dear brother, Mir Muhammad Kazim Khan Bahadur, has left Azimabad, reaching Akbarnagar on the 12 of Shawwal [i.e. 19 June 1758] on his way to Murshidabad. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 537.