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We were very honoured when you came to visit this place and wait for the news of your safe return. Maharajah Ram Narayan is busy in the management of parganahs Saras[?] and Kanpah[?]. Details of the disturbances which took place after you left were passed on to Mr Amyatt Sahib who will send you a detailed report. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 515.

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.

The day I reached Tasur Jagdah to see you the same day you had marched towards Murshidabad. I tried to follow you but as you were travelling by boat and I by land route I could not meet you. Now I have returned. Rao Shitab Rai had gone to see the Nawab for some request but, in spite of your recommendations, he has not been able to have any access to the Nawab. I hope you will be able to help the Rao Sahib.

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 not received any communication from you for some time. Please do let me know that you are well. I will be going to Akbarnagar on 11th Ramadan and pay my respects at the mausoleum of Hazrat Banduh or Naha [?]. I will be returning to Murshidabad soon afterwards.

As there was no seal of the Nawab Sahib on the envelope it is requested that it should be affixed on the back of the parvanah and returned. -- The pargana of Malda and the value of the properties in Basumukh belonging to the jagir of Nawab Samsam al-Daulah Bahadur Mansur Jang, which as cultivated lands were under the administration of officials, a price of these properties was agreed with the owner of the jagir as the Nawab Wazir has written on this subject.They should withdraw the administrators from the jagir of the Nawab and they should be handed over to Rao Shitab Rae, Assistant Divan of Bihar Province and the properties in districts of Balanj[?] etc., belonging to the aforesaid Nawab. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 501.

I sent to you a number of letters as well as a congratulatory letter on receiving honours but have not received any reply. Now I have come to know that you have not been well. I pray to God for your health and wellbeing

Copy of a letter bearing seal of Fazl Ali Khan, Faujdar, Ghazipore and addressed to Gulab Chand, messenger. -- I have come to know that Gulab Chand has been raiding Company properties to collect saltpetre. I am surprised that no one has informed you about this till now. I will appreciate if you could order him not to lay his hands on Company properties.

I had written two letters but have not received any reply. I hope you were able to glance through their contents. I have received a letter from Mirza Didar Ali, son of Masabih al-Din Muhammad Khan, an assistant administrator here in Katak addressed to the Chief Trader. As a number of things mentioned in this letter may be of interest to you I am sending this letter to you. [Letter not enclosed].

Documents relating to the duties on Saltpetre, duly signed and stamped with the special seals are enclosed. The place for the name has been left blank on these documents. After examining the text of the document please let me know the name you wish me to insert. Kindly return the document to me for this purpose. Another, contemporary translation, is CR8/1, entry no. 431.

I am glad to have received your letter informing that you will be paying us a visit very soon. I would have come to receive you a few manzils from here but there are some engagements which prevented me for doing so. I am asking my son, Mirza Muhammad Husain, who will come and receive you. I am looking forward to meeting you.

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 me that you had arrived safely at Ganges/Ganga Prashad and after waiting for two days for the army which was left behind to arrive there you left for Murshidabad. After staying there for two or three days you have now reached Calcutta. You have also indicated that as soon as you hear the news of my arrival at Murshidabad you will come and see me. Accordingly, as soon as I reach Murshidabad I will let you know by letter. You have informed that you had sent a horse for me. It has not arrived here yet. I will inform you when it arrives. I have reached today, 2nd Ramadan, safely at Bhagalpur. After reaching Kirnagar[?] I will pay my respect at the mausoleum of Hazrat Bandah/ Bandaq and then return to Murshidabad. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 497.

I have received your letter asking me to recall the army from Katak in order to join the campaign against the Prince. I regard it against good advice. I have received the report of other events which has been compiled with a lot of painstaking hard work. It so happened that Masabih al-Din Muhammad Khan arrived at Murshidabad at this time. He had with him a risala [regiment]. He had recalled this regiment from Katak for protection but I advised him against this and stopped their salaries. -- P.S. Soon after writing this letter I received a report from Katak and I am enclosing this for your information. -- Enclosure: Newsletter of the city of Katak dated 26 Rajab, reg.yr. 5. Letters from Nagpur addressed to Captain Edwin or Irvin Newin[?] arrived along with a bill of exchange for five Lacs rupees from Dulabha Ram. He was able to pay the

When I returned after seeing you off on board your ship and had reached only two miles I saw a great storm approaching. I have been anxious about your safe return since then. Please do let me know that you reached safely

I was sad to have received your letter informing that you were not well but glad to know that you have now fully recovered. Kindly keep me informed about your health and welbeing.

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.

Refers at the start to spending time in the garden of Mir Jafar, and ends with greetings to William Watts and a Mr Daley or Waley. The enclosure refers to problems with Ramnarayan.

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.