Babu Ram, Amlahdar of parganah Khandar Machal, in the State of Munni Lal had complained to the Company that my elder brother, Kali Charan, owed them five thousand rupees. As a result the company officers have taken him into custody for non-payment of this amount; this is nothing but a fabrication. I am a poor man and cannot afford this large sum. As I am an obedient servant of the company I would be grateful if you could write to Mr Heston [Hasting?] so that he may be released.
Thank you for my promotion which was conveyed to me by Mr Nand Kumar. I have sent a letter of gratitude with a nuzr of one hundred rupees through him; I hope it has reached you safely.
Amir Beg Khan has informed me of the contents of your letter. I am eager to receive such correspondence on a regular basis so that we are kept informed of all future developments.
Since they day you arrived at Murshdabad the chief of traders has, two or three times, sent me an invitation but because of my physical condition I have not been able to avail this oppurtunity and travel to Murshidabad at such a short notice. I am at present feeling very weak and hope that by the time you visit Murshidabad again I will have recovered from my illness and be able to pay my respects.
On the the advice of Khvajah Ashraf the following amounts of sapltpetre was delivered to the Dutch Kothi on the 27th of Rabi al-Sani, San 4. -- [Details given.] --
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.
Mir Subhan Ali is a long standing friend of mine who lives in an inherited property in Khurramabad. Lately he has suffered from some accusations. I would be grateful if you could appoint two of your Tilanga soldier to protect him and his property.
The Nawab has reminded me to send a reply to his parvanah I had submitted to you some time ago. Kindly send me your reply so that I can write to the Nawab Sahib.
Thank you very much for your letter along with a letter for the Nawab Sahib. I have sent the above letter to the Nawab Sahib and will send you his reply as soon as I receive it.
Thank you very much for your letter informing me that two ships laden with guns, cannons, and other ammunition have arrived from Denmark and that the E.I. 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 on next Friday, which is the day after tomorrow, I will be sending the sum of one Lac rupees as an instalment for the month of Bhadun as well as part payment of the loan from Mr John Sen.
As you are very well aware of my relationship with Navab Jafar Ali Khan I would be grateful if you could appoint me to look after four or five hundred men and send the appointment letter to the Kothi at Azimabad.
I am very pleased with the hard work and the sincerity with which you have served me. Agha Yunus Beg and Biharvar Beg have given me a detailed report on their work. This was conveyed to Aqdas-I A'la and later passed on to the Prince.
Assures Clive that he is a loyal friend and is always ready to assist and help Rajah Ram Narayan in Faizabad. He does not agree with Kejraj Singh. He and the aforesaid rajah are dealing with all issues that arise within the boundaries of their district promptly and efficiently.
Thank you for your letter of the 8th of Shavval which came enclosed in a letter to Maharajah Shitab Rae. Following the orders of Aqdas-I A'la I went to Kora where I met the emperor and Nawab Iftikhar al-Daulah Colonel Smith Sahib. He has written to you regarding this meeting. The warmth and love the Colonel has shown towards me will be apparent from his letters to you.
Your petition, submitted by Jamal al-Din Khan, was put before the emperor; he has issued a shuqqa in reply. Its details will be known later. The details of the negotiations between Nawab Shuja al-Daulah and Ahmad Khan which you had mentioned in your letter were explained to the emperor in detail by Jamal al-Din. The emperor is planning to pay a visit to Bengal; he will be accompanied by Nawab Shuja al-Daulah. It would be good if you could also join him with a respectable force. The shuqqa, which the emperor had issued for Ahmad Khan on your request, has been sent to him. My dear brother Mir Sharaf al-Din Ali Khan has informed the emperor about your devotion.
Mirza Muhammad Ali has arrived here; I hear that he is busy with some arrangements. I have no other interest but to live under your protection. After working hard for two years I had managed to acquire part of a village. I have hopes that you will be able to grant me the rest.
