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Mentions that two messengers sent by Sadr al-Haqq Khan arrived in Deccan where Sahu Raja was. At the same time, Ramnarayan was on a ship bound for Murshidabad, when news came of the killing of Nawab Siraj al-Dawlah [on 2 July 1757]. Sahu Raja set out for Bengal with 30/40 thousand men just as Ramnarayan was nearing to go to Murshidabad.

Undated documents in a trained [Iranian] hand, giving details of gifts, including jewels, and referring to the late Zayn al-Din Muhammad Khan pesar-i (son of) Tudar(?) Khan Nabrah-zadah [sic?] Mirza Shahinvar Khan Safavi

As I and Nawab Madar al-Daulah have sworn on the Quran and on Amir al-Momin Ali ibn Abi Talib that we will spend the rest of our lives in harmony as friends and brothers it was decided that the district of Dacca, except the outlying districts, which according to the tradition of Shahamat Jang Bahadur had come to the Nawab Sahib, would be given to me by Hazrat aqdas-i Ala. From the rest of his wealth, state, etc., two portions would come to me and one to the Nawab. If there is any disagreement we should remember that we have taken the oath of Hazrat Ali.

News reports from His Majesty's camp, which were sent by Rajah Sahib in his letter to me, are now being forwarded to you. -- The Emperor and the Nawab Wazir, along with their nobles and courtiers, have assembled near pargana Zaing/ Ring[?]. Most of the trouble-makers in the provinces of Hissar and Hansi as well as zamindars of Raja of Bikaner who had come here have been killed and their country destroyed. The rest who had moved to the country under control of the Emperor are safe. The Nawab Wazir's intentions are that as soon as the management of the country was complete he would accompany the emperor on a hunting expedition or on an excursion. -- Prince Ali Gohaur, who had run away to the country of Sadat-i Barah [Barah Syeds] is accompanied by a small army of four or five thousands cavalry and foot soldiers. -- News that Ahmad Shah Abdali was dead and later on people had reported that he was still alive has no doubt gone to Hell. The Governor of the Lahore province appointed by His Majesty had moved to Sialkot and had established his police posts there. His assistant had moved to Multan. None of the followers of Abdali remains in this province now. Nawab Adinah Beg Kham who was appointed Subahdar of Lahore by His Majesty has passed away, his cousin has been appointed in his place. The province is still under His Majesty’s control. -- Raja Madhu Singh, son of Raja Jai Singh, died of natural causes in Vijenagar. The brother of Raja has now succeeded him. Raghunath Rao and Malhar Rao, after taking their leave from Nawab Wazir, had left for Deccan. They were going there via Rajputana. Meanwhile, the Nawab Wazir had decided to go on an expedition. Therefore, he wrote to the above-mentioned sirdars to wait for him before moving further. They are now encamped about two hundred karohs from the capital and are waiting for new instructions from the Nawab Wazir. -- Nawab Shuja al-Daulah, Governor of Oudh had one day gone alone for hunting. On his way, he came across fourteen Rohila horsemen who were in his employment. They attacked the Nawab who was injured by two arrows but he fought back and killed four of his attackers. Later he killed two more Rohilah horsemen who were with them. Two others were killed by Umraogar Gosain and two more taken as prisoners by him. The Nawab, though injured returned alive to his place. No doubt, he behaved very bravely in this encounter.

Thank you very much for your letter informing that two ships laden with guns, cannons, and other ammunition have arrived from Denmark and that the East India Company was currently involved in selling these arms. You have sought our help in the sale of these armaments and summoned me to Calcutta. -- The news of the arrival of these armaments from Denmark has been known to Janab-I Ali [Nawab Sahib] for some time. He had ordered me twice to confiscate these armaments. Following these orders I have already sent my men to confiscate these armaments. I have also written to Denmark that they should obey and respect the laws and orders of the Nawab. I am now waiting for any further orders from the Nawab Sahib to follow. As far as your letter is concerned, I am always ready to help you in the promotion of your trade. God willing, next Friday, which is the day after tomorrow, I will be sending the sum of one Lac rupees as instalment for the month of Bhadun as well as part payment of the loan from Mr John Sen.

In the beginning the Dutch East Company used to conduct their business from their Kothis. Later they started bringing in their ships and soldiers from their country and started creating wars. Because of this parvanahs forbidding them to trade in India were issued. Now they are trying to destroy the country of the King Emperor. Therefore, an agreement has been reached between the English East India Company and ourselves that the English company would help to destroy the Dutch ships on sea and shores and to protect the country from their further invasions.

[Report on events at Delhi and Lahore]. -- The King Emperor and the Wazir al-Mumalik with their courtiers were encamped near Davari and were planning to march to Sirhind to admonish the zamindars of this district. They managed to collect four Lac rupees and five hundred horses from twelve groups of this area and Indar[?] Singh has given them four hundred camels. -- Adinah Beg, Subahdar of Lahore, passed away recently and his assistant has been appointed as the subahdar of Lahore, Multan, etc. After appointing him on a mansab of seven thousand, with seven thousand horsemen the Nawab Wazir has sent Sayyid Jamil al-Din Khan as the Governor of Lahore, Multan, etc. He, along with his companions Balabash Khan and Baqi Beg Khan Balkhi, etc., left here after receiving their khillats. Abd Allah Khan has also left with us five thousand horsemen to safeguard the property of Adinah Beg. -- Prince Ali Gohar had left towards the state of Barah Sayyids to gather his army and Bakht Khan was accompanying him with his Rohila army but Nawab Wazir wrote to Bakht Khan and as a result he crossed the river Ganges and withdrew his support from the Prince. After some negotiations Wazir al-Mumalik has now agreed to give the Prince Chaklah of Sikandarabad with its income of five Lac rupees as his income. -- At the request of Wazir al-Mumalik, Maharajah Apaji has sent two of his sons, Raghunath Rao and Malhar Rao, with a force of twenty thousand horsemen to him. They have reached near Jaipur. The Marhatta Sardars from Rajputana are planning to go to Deccan.

The seal, apparently from an envelope band, mentions 1170 AH [i.e. 1757/8] and reg. yr 4, presumably relates to Salabat Jang, who was Nizam of Hyderabad from 1751-1762/3.

I have received your letter in which you have asked me to send you a rapid camel rider which could carry out important official errands for you. I am sending a camel rider by the name of Muhammad Qaim, along with a camel which, I hope, you will find useful for your work

Incomplete date. No match with any entry in CR8/1.

I regret that because of some essential engagements I am unable to come and pay my respects to you personally. As my vakil is also away at this moment I am sending Ramram to you who will be able to explain the situation in detail. I will, no doubt, come and pay my respects personally as soon as I am free from the present engagements.

I have not heard from you for some time and am anxious to know about your health and welfare. Here we have come to know some details about the troubles the French have caused and that the Nawab Sahib and that the Maharajah Sahib are in touch with you regarding this rebellion.

I hope you are well. Kindly write to me regading your health and wellbeing.

I had received a letter from Divan Nand Kumar reminding me to send the money for the wages of the East India Company to Calcutta. I am passing on as much amount as I have been able to collect to Murshidabad. But now Mr Hastings has appointed a man to collect additional amount from Muradbagh. I will be grateful if you could write to him so that this could be postponed. -- Enclosure: I was not able to send Kishn Gobind Vakil; instead I am sending Bilram Bose Vakil who will be able to explain my circumstances to you. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/2, entry no. 80.

Text of letter gives date as Friday the 20th of the Bangla month of Katak [i.e. 11th November 1757?].

Envelope bears only one word: 'Ingrizi' [i.e. translated into] English).