Showing 1520 results

Rental, 1776-1779, and seven loose leaves of accounts and correspondence, 1775-1779, between Mr. Luxmoore and the trustees of the late Lord Clive.

Includes details of casual profits and disbursements.

Includes a loose enclosure relating to the representation of Okehampton, 29 Jan. 1773

Rental, 1773-1774, and accounts, 1775, between the trustees and executors of the late Lord Clive and Mr. Luxmoore for sundry expenses and disbursements (ff. 10v-11r).

Two identical copies of an order for pieces of wood.

Apparently an order for the supply of goods including, near the top left, coffee.

Rentals, 1771-1778, and surveys of estates in and near the borough of Okehampton, Devon, which Clive purchased from Thomas Pitt, M.P. for the borough, and from John Hippisley Coxe following his final return from India in 1767. The surveys are of pre-1767 date and relate to the period of Pitt’s ownership of the estate. The rentals, beginning in 1771, extend to 1778, those that post-date Clive’s death (1774) reflecting the work of Clive’s trustees.

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 troublemakers in the provinces of Hissar and Hansi as well as zamindars of the Rajah of Bikaner who had come here have been killed and their country destroyed. The rest who had moved to the country under the 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, leaves no doubt that he has gone to Hell. The Governor of the Lahore province appointed by His Majesty had moved to Sialkot and have established his police posts there. His assistant had moved to Multan. None of the followers of Abdali remain 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. -- Rajah Madhu Singh, the 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. 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, the Governor of Oudh, had 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 were taken as prisoners by him. The Nawab, though injured, returned alive to his place. No doubt he behaved very bravely in this encounter.

News reports from Benares -- On the 18th of Sha'ban, San 6, Rajah Balvand Singh Bahdu along with Rajah Beni Bahdur went to see the Prince. Rajah Ram Singh came from Ramnagar and Rajah Beni Bahadur from Benares and they met in Gang Maki and then went to see the Prince. After staying for four ghari there they returned to their states. Beni Bahadur's servant, Mir Murtaza Jamadar, is staying in Ramnagar. Rajah Beni Bahadur is at present (19th Sha'ban) staying in Madhudas Bagh in Benares; his army is encamped around the garden and water tank. Rajah Beni Bahadur called Rae Kirpa Dayal, who is a trusted servant of Nawab Muhammad Quli Khan, in Benares and asked him to write to Nawab Muhammad Quli Khan that he should not try to come to Benares as he will be arrested. This is because Nawab Shuja al-Daulah has criticised the conduct of Quli Khan. -- Zain al Abidin, Jamadar, with four hundred horsemen and foot soldiers was sent here by Nawab Shuja al-Daulah; he has gone to see Muhammad Quli Khan.

News report from the Camp of the Prince. -- Khudadad Khan left Benares on the night of 4 Rajab, reg.yr. 5 [i.e. 14 March 1758) and camped in Sayyid Rajah. The Prince is at a distance of three days journey from there. Pihalwan Singh came to see the Prince on the recommendation of Khudadad Khan on the borders of Karamnasa on Tuesday Rajab 5th [i.e. 14 March 1758]. -- The French vakil was told that he should not come near the camp and Muhammad Quli Khan was ordered by the Prince that he should not allow him to cross the river near Allahabad. The Prince trusts Madar al-Daulah with all negotiations on his behalf. Madar al-Daulah in turn has a lot of trust in Fayyaz Ali Khan and has given him important responsibilities. He has established check posts on all sides of the roads. The Prince received a petition from Rajah Manakchand. He has sent him a firman in reply. Nawab Salabat Jang has reached the frontier of Arcot. The French force is stationed nearby. Nizam Ali Khan has entered Nagpore. Nawab Shuja al-Daulah is at a distance of seven karohs from Lucknow. -- When you employed me, you had assured me that I will be rewarded appropriately for my work. As I have been employed by the Company for a considerable period and I have been working day and night very hard, I hope you will look after my needs. -- Whatever artillery the French have prepared at Chatarpore with the help of Rajah is still there. All correspondence from the people in Bengal, except from Jafar Ali Khan, was brought to the notice of the Prince. The son of Rajah Daya Bahadur, Rajah Beni Bahadur, and Rajah Sanbhu Bahadur are with the Prince. I have sent seven reports but have not received any acknowledgement. Men working for Rajah Ram, Narayan Singh, and Mathra Mall are with the Prince and they pass on all reports from Bengal to him.

News report from the Camp of the Prince [Ali Gauhar/Shah Alam II]. dated Sha'ban 9th, reg.yr. 5 [17 April 17 1758]. Early in the morning the Prince got up, washed himself and then went into the prayer room to perform his prayers. After four gharis of the day had passed he went into Tasbih Khanah where he was received by the Chief Butler, Rajah Ram Nath, Ali Akbar Khan, Hidayat Ali Khan, Bahadur Ali Khan and Riza Quli Khan. At yakpas he held a private meeting with the Chief Butler, Bahadur Ali Khan, Riza Quli Khan and Hidayat Khan. Later harkarahs brought news that the English would be entering the Jafar Khan Bagh soon and that the army of Nasir al-Mulk was encamped near the borders of Nikuthapore. The English army which was in the fort at Azimabad was also coming to join them in Jafar Bagh. After hearing this news the Prince summoned Madar al-Daulah, Muhammad Quli Khan, Ahya Khan, Naubat Khan and consulted with them for two gharis. He wrote a parvanah and at once sent a camel rider to deliver it to Nawab Shuja al-Daulah Bahadur. Later he called the harkarahs and interviewed them. At this time, Mirza Husain Beg and the French Monsiur Lally arrived there. The news of their arrival was conveyed to the Prince by Khvajah Bahadur Ali Khan. He went into his chamber with Ram Nath, Bahadur Ali Khan, Hidayat Ali Khan and Ali Akbar Khan and then called the above mentioned two persons in to his chamber to confer with them. Later, after lunch was served he went to his chamber to rest and pray. When four gharis of the day remained, he came to Divan Khanah where Khvajah Bahadur Ali Khan came to see him. He was followed by Ali Akbar Khan. Later he asked Ali Akbar Khan and Hidayat Khan to return to their residences. -- On the 10th of Sha'ban, reg.yr. 5 the army of the Prince marched from Muhab Alipore and entered Arval and the artillery came to Daudnagar. The day the Prince marched from Phulwari there was not a single harakara belonging to Nasir al-Mulk present in the camp. That is why we have not received any report of that day.

Four days ago the relatives of the Raja of Banu, etc., and all Bhojpuris wilth their belongings ran from here to Harvi Balya, a town at a distance of seven Karohs in the north from Ghazipur. It is situated on the banks of Sarjavi [?] river and provides protection to them. The Bhojpuris are getting ready in their forts for war. Please beware of them as they steal any thing that comes their way.

Mentions that on Thursday the king's army passed through. Refers also to the French.

Refers to events on 3 inst. [Rajab?] [2 March 1759] and to the affairs of Gulabchand. -- Enclosure 1: A transcribed letter from Durlabhram, mentioning Fayyaz Ali Khan and Ramnarayan. -- Enclosure 2: A letter from Fayyaz `Ali Khan. -- Enclosure 3: A short news report on gold speckled paper, which mentions three Frenchmen having passed through the region.

Relates to Ramnarayan, Amir Quli Khan and events in Azimabad. In text of letter is the date 3rd (or 30?) Rajab, reg. yr 5 [8 November 1758].

Harkarah report. Apparently top half only has survived, mentioning nawabs of Arcot, Shuja-ud-Daula and Muhammad `Alikhan [i.e. Nawab of Arcot?].