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1. Mss Eur G37

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37
Title:
The Clive Collection, comprising the papers of Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey (1725-1774), Governor of Bengal 1757-1760 and 1765-1767; Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis (1754-1839), Governor of Madras 1798-1804 and other family members."
Scope & Content:
The major part of this collection comprises the incoming correspondence received by Clive and members of his circle, particularly Margaret, Lady Clive, Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis and Henry Strachey. In addition to this, there are a significant number of petitions addressed either to Clive as...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Armenian, Bengali, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Latin, Persian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tamil
Date Range:
1728-1832
Extent:
97 boxes

2. Mss Eur G37/8/4 f.83

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/8/4 f.83
Title:
Letter in Bengali.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 folio

3. Mss Eur G37/8/4 f.102

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/8/4 f.102
Title:
Note in Bengali.
Scope & Content:
A note in English at the foot of the note states that it was enclosed in a letter sent by Mr Perks on 13 September 1757.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 folio

4. Mss Eur G37/18/10 ff.11-12

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/10 ff.11-12
Title:
Petition brought by the inhabitants of Sootalootey Market, Calcutta to the President (William B. Sumner) and Council of Fort William, Calcutta.
Scope & Content:
Protesting against the Company's intention of commandeering their lands for a Gunge [warehouse] and offering to show the company a better place for it closer to the river. Also includes the same text in Bengali.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali and English
Date Range:
Late 18th century
Extent:
2 folios

5. Mss Eur G37/29/3 ff.28-29

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/29/3 ff.28-29
Title:
Letter to Clive from Ramuchund Roy.
Scope & Content:
Dated at Calcutta, concerning the problems made against him by his enemies. Signed in English and Bengali
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali and English
Date Range:
3 Jun 1761
Extent:
2 folios

6. Mss Eur G37/74/1 ff.3-4

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/74/1 ff.3-4
Title:
Petition to Clive from Kistno Singhee Roy and Soshmee Roy.
Scope & Content:
Complaining of Mr Middleton's banyan's behaviour, accusing him of murder and imprisonment and reminding Clive of a promise to allow the petitioners to follow him to Murshidabad. Signed in Bengali
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali and English
Date Range:
[?1765]
Extent:
2 folios

7. Mss Eur G37/74/1 ff.37-38

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/74/1 ff.37-38
Title:
Petition to Clive from Gopaul Gose, Nimay Chunder and fourteen other shopkeepers.
Scope & Content:
Concerning allegations of selling stolen goods and requesting Clive to take their case into his hands. Signed in Bengali
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali and English
Date Range:
[Mid 1760s]
Extent:
2 folios