Although only one of the groupings calls itself Select Committee Proceedings, it seems probable that all three are in fact minutes of the same Committee; there is some duplication between ff.94-98 and ff.104-108 while the small number and consistent membership of the committee reinforce this impr...
Business and official letters written by Henry Strachey on behalf of Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive.
Scope & Content:
The original letters were written by Henry Strachey, in his role as Clive's secretary. The recipients include both military and civil persons, on both official business and responding to personal requests. The copies do not appear to be in Strachey's hand.
Copies of Colonel Smith's Letters to the Select Committee.
Scope & Content:
The letters constitute reports from Smith on all aspects of his regiment's affairs, including the provision of new barracks and relations with local authorities. In some cases copies have also been made of other letters and documents enclosed with Smith's letter. Most letters are numbered
Duplicate minutes of Secret Department and Select Committee meetings.
Scope & Content:
In practice the Secret Department and the Select Committee were the same entities, with a remit to maintain the Company's position and negotiate with foreign and local powers.
Proceedings of the Bench of Justices at Fort William.
Scope & Content:
The Bench of Justices comprised Harry Verelst, Randolph Marriot, Hugh Watts, Claude Russell, William Aldersen, Thomas Kelsall and Charles Floyer. The proceedings concern allegations made against Clive by Vernon Duffield and Francis Robertson, of the false imprisonment of Duffield and the deportat...