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Letter from Ram Narayan,

Today, Monday afternoon, while one part of the day is left I am engaged in a tough battle against the forces of the Prince. The enemy has lost nearly one thousand men while our own losses are two hundred. You had promised that you would send me support quickly during this campaign but now when I am fully engaged in this battle none of the government forces is here to help me. However, I will keep on depending on my own limited resources and fight on. Please convey this information to Mr Hastings, Mr Amyatt and Mr Clive. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/11, item no. 433.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

Harkarahs of Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur have passed on your letters as well as a parvanah to me. Today at mid-day, i.e. on Sunday, 2 Sha`ban, reg.yr. 5 the fort is intact and I with all other sardars are ready and prepared. The details of the situation will be explained to you verbally by Munni Ram when he comes to see you. A contemporary translation of the contents is CR2/11. item no.458.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

I have received the news that after the great battle the Prince with his remaining men had sought your protection but today I receive the news that the Prince did not stay at Naubatpore but went to Alipore. It is learnt that Mirza Kochak has been killed in the battle. According to another report he was only injured but because of the long journey the Prince has undertaken it is likely that he was killed in the battle. However, whatever may be the case it is good news for us. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no.494.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

I have not received any news from you for long. I hope you are keeping well and will write to me soon. I send a set of tents which \i hope you will accept. - Another, contemporary translation of teh contents is CC2/6, entry no. 231.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

I have received the news of your great victory with utmost joy and happiness and pray to God to grant you further successes and a long life.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan?,

I continuously pray for your safety and good health. I hope Nawab Nasir al-Mulk has arrived and is keeping you company. -- P.S: Just as I had finished writing this letter I received your letter from Ganga Prashad regretting for the delay in replying to my letter.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

I would like to convey the good news that with God's grace and your help I have been able to achieve a great victory against the Prince. Yesterday again the battle raged all day from the morning to the night but today, i.e. Wednesday 5 Sha`ban the Prince was forced to abandon his siege and in the battle that followed he was badly defeated and fled. I am much indebted for your help in achieving this great victory and I congratulate you on this happy occasion. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no. 478.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

Yesterday, after the defeat of the armies of the Prince and Muhammad Quli Khan and our victory Mr Matis [Matthews] entered the fort in the evening and stopped at the Chihal Satun. Please let me know when you will be coming to the city. P.S. I am sending a bunch of autumn roses which grow in garden here. Enclosures: Three separate slips of papers with congratulatory notes addressed to Nand Kumar, Amir Beg Khan and Navab Sabitjang Bahadur respectively sent by three un-named persons. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no.486.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

Thank you very much for your reply informing about your health and the details of the welcome you received when you returned to Calcutta. I would like to assure you of my gratitude for the favours you have bestowed on me. I have no one else as my patron but you and I always pray and strive for your happiness and welfare. -- Enclosure 1: You have indicated in your letter that I should convey my allegiance in writing to Mr Amyatt. I can assure you that I serve no one else but you and that you are my only patron and benefactor. I will be soon travelling to meet Mr Amyatt and say to him what you have suggested. I swear by God that I remain your servant. -- Enclosure 2:Details of eleven ashrafis presented as nuzr.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

I have repeatedly sent you details of the war which is being fought since the 24th of this month. We have now given up waiting for officers and government forces to arrive. In desperation I have now sent Khvajah Afzu to seek help from Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur. I have done this to protect myself. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no.450.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

Relates to Nawab Muizz Allah, mentioning the date Saturday 1st Shaban, reg. yr 5 [or 6?] [i.e. 31 March 1759].

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

I have not received any reply to my repeated requests. Therefore, I am now sending my trustworthy servant Sevak Ram with my request. If he is not returning straight away it will be appropriate if you could send the reply through someone else. A contemporary translation of the contents is CR2/12. item no.465.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

I have already sent you a reply to your earlier letter along with a report form the capital [Delhi]. Mr Amyatt has passed on your message you had sent to him recently. As far as the case of saltpetre is concerned, before receiving the saltpetre from the province of Ghazipore and sending Mustafa Quli Khan to the province of Bilya/Bitya I had sent you a full report. Staff and servants are quite happy and satisfied. I had received another report from the capital Delhi. This is enclosed for your information. -- Enclosure: Report from: Murlidhar. Report of the affairs in the West is that on the 17th of Safar, San 5 a large army entered Shahjahanabad. The son of Appaji is also coming to Shajahanabad. Prince Ali Gohar is still in Miranpore in Bengal and has only three thousand horsemen left with him; the rest have abandoned him and have run away. The Prince gets an allowance of two thousands and two hundred rupees a day from the brother of Najib Khan. Najib Khan has crossed the Ganges. The Prince tells Najib Khan that he is surrounded by Rohillas and he should help him to get away. The Emperor and Nawab Wazir have confiscated Bundi in the district of Bhuna and they have taken three hundred horses, one Lac and eighty thousand rupees, provisions and domestic animals. Afterwards, the Sardar of Bundi came to see them on the recommendation of Musa Khan Baloch and Nawab Ghazi al-Din and asked him to pay five Lac rupees from the loot of Hissar and then to settle the affairs of his state with Muhammad Shah. Because of these terms and conditions the Sardar of Bhind ran away at night and went to Fathabad. Nawab Ghazi al-Din Khan gave chase and surrounded the place. A battle took place but the Sardar managed to escape at night and went to Sirsa Patan. They have recovered four palanquins, four tents, four cannons, fourteen thousand rupees as well as a large quantity of food, animals, etc., from Fathabad. The emperor is staying in Fathabad and Nawab Ghazi al-Din has taken off with his army to attack Sirsa Patan and a battle is in progress there. The Jat has sent a letter demanding twenty Lac rupees and that they should give him three fortresses from the territory of Bundi. Rajah Thakur Mall has gone to see Suraj Mall Jat. The Jat is therefore encamped near Palwal. Another, contemporary translation is CC2/5, entry nos.184, 186.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

Thank you very much for your reply to my two letters enquiring about the causes of delay in receiving payments for the company salaries at its Kothi in time. I would like to assure you that the delay was caused by the negligence of the messengers and it should have arrived by now. I was pleased to know that you have been appointed as the head of the British company and that you will be receiving further ships and support from England soon.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

Because of my long journey I have taken a day off today and am able to send you information through messengers. In addition I should inform you that men belonging to Nawab Nasir al-Mulk have also decended here along with Rajah Jhar Dhari Singh.

Ram Narayan.

Letter from Ram Narayan,

Thank you for your letter of 16 Jamadi al-Akhir, reg.yr. 5 informing that from the copies of shuqqas of the Prince as well as letters of Akbar Khan I had sent you have concluded that the Prince is short of funds and that I should not go and see him as the city was strongly defended and there was no need to worry. I have been informing you about the designs of the Prince for the past three months. As a matter of fact the Prince does not have his own army with him but the Naib of Allahabad, Mirza Kocha who is a younger brother of Nawab Shuja al-Daulah has supplied him with a ten thousand strong cavalry. In addition a large number of deserters from Murshidabad forces, including Mir Ali Jamadar have now joined the Prince. In addition, some people from the city [Aziamabad/Patna] have also left the city and have joined him. There are others who are staying here but are waiting for his arrival. I will appreciate your help and advice in defending the fort as the Prince has now crossed the river and has reached Mirzapore. There is no time to waste if we want to defend the city. Another, contemporary translation of teh contents is CC2/9, item no. 356.

Ram Narayan.

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