Date(s) on item: April [?] 20 Begins by mentioning with delight two enclosures which describe the victory of the ghazis of Islam and the mujahids of the firm religion, referring in particular to Shah Navaz Khan, Khwajah Qalandar. It mentions also two enclosures [not found], the agents of the French, to his support for Nawab-sahib Shuja` al-Dawlah [al-Mulk] Mir Muhammad Jafar Khan Bahadur Mahabat Jang [letter dates from after the Battle of Plassey on 23 June 1757], and his need for a brigade of English cavalry and weapons including a cannon battery. Envelope states letter was translated
Thank you for your letter informing about the good news of the arrival of Company ships from England and your victories at Plassey. I am delighted to know that you have now been appointed as the big chief kalan Sahibi [Governor General] at Calcutta. Many congratulations on this promotion
A messenger has arrived from Bandar Balsar carrying papers belonging to the Bara Sahib [Governor of Calcutta [?] He informed that these papers belonged to Colonel Bhut [?] / Sot and were taken at Machhli Bandar. They were brought in here after receiving a reply from here. With the help of God I have managed to rescue these from him. Please let me know what steps to take next
I hope that you have received my earlier letter which I had sent from Anbuha. I left that place in the company of Mr Hastings and have reached Barduan. As soon as I am free from my duties I will send you the details in another letter. I have not neglected my duty to collect revenue for the government
Date(s) on item: Safar 14 sent Refers to transfer of large sums of money in relation to 29th of Safar, in particular 150,000 rupees sent from Hughli to Calcutta. Also mentions Shitab Rai and receipt of a letter from Azimabad
A copy of Y Bibl Sanctaidd: sef yr Hen Destament a'r Newydd ... (Trefecca : argraphwyd, dros y Parchedig Gyhoeddwyr, P. Williams, a D. Jones, 1790), with the word 'ANNHUDDIANT' lettered on the spine. On page iii and the top of page iv are recorded the details concerning the time and date of the birth of William Owen [-Pughe]'s three children as well as details of the date and place of their christenings, and a stippled drawing of an infant [Aneurin Owen]; pages iv and ii carry details of the time and date of birth of the eight children of [Aneurin Owen]; and a leaf at the end of the volume carries details of the birth of John Owen's children, i.e. William Owen [-Pughe] and his brothers and sisters.
Date(s) on item: Reg. yr 5, Rajab 5 received: March 5 received I hope you have received my earlier letter. After completing my tasks assigned to me by you I have left Murshidabad in the evening of Sunday, 4 Rajab, and after travelling continuously throughout the night will come and see you soon and inform you about the rest of the details personally when we meet
Date(s) on item: Reg. yr 5, Rajab 5 sent; Rajab 6 received: March 6 received. Envelope states letter was translated Refers to the messenger of Ahmad Mahmud, and that on Thursday, 1 Rajab, Mir Jafar went to Hughli, then on the following day moved on with a large army to a nearby fort. Also mentioned are the movements of the army of Shah Alam, the Crown Prince and a letter from Amir Beg Khan. The same events are mentioned in the accompanying harkarah's report, dated 25 Jumada al-Thani
Date(s) on item: Reg. yr 5, Rajab 4 received: March 4 received Probably reg. yr 6 (1759-1760) intended, as year 5 does not fit the combined months and dates. Envelope states letter was translated
Date(s) on item: Reg. yr 5, Rajab 4 received: March 4 received At the time of writing this letter, which is Tuesday, 27 Jumada II, reg. yr. 6 because of the recent upheavals the financial situation of myself, my relatives and dependants has deteriorated. We are looking forward
Date(s) on item: Reg. yr 5, March 3 received Relates to Ramnarayan, Amir Quli Khan and events in Azimabad. In text of letter is the date 3 (or 30?]) Rajab, reg. yr 5 [8 November 1758]
Refers to Clive, Mir Sulayman, Rajah Kishanchand, and twice to Qustabandi, and mentions sum of 25,000 rupees Apparently the same author as CR9/13/29, judging by form of address, style of first line, and script
Date(s) on item: March 10 received Refers to armies being all over the place and scarcely any sign of civilisation in Hughli. As there is no direct correlation between this letter and any dated around 10 March 1757 or 1758 in the translated letter book (CR8/1), it may date from 1759. The author attribution is based on the similarity of handwriting and salutation
Date(s) on item: Reg. yr 6, Rajab 9 Tuesday sent: March 24 received Note in English on envelope: 'to the Colonel from the Begum'. Envelope states letter was translated
Date(s) on item: Reg. yr 5, Rajab 7 sent; Rajab 9 received: March 9 received Thank you very much for your letter informing that you will be reaching Baroh in the morning of 9 Rajab. I will come and see you in the morning of the date mentioned in your letter
Date(s) on item: Reg. yr 5, Rajab 14 sent 1172: March 18 received 1759. Envelope states letter was translated Refers to Peter Amyatt and Wednesday 14 [Rajab] [14 March 1759]
I have reached Suti today, Monday, 12 Rajab, reg. yr. 6 and will be proceeding to Akbarnagar. I will stay here with the belief that you will be able to come and meet me there
Date(s) on item: Reg. yr 5, Rajab 12 received: March 12 received Thank you for your letter informing that you have received a letter from Mr Amyatt regarding the arrival of the Prince's army near Azimabad and some other matters and asking me to send Mir Muhammad Qasim Khan to see you as soon as possible. I had already received this news from some other sources, therefore, he is already on his way to see you
