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1. Mss Eur E70

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E70
Title:
Original manuscript notes concerning the Gangetic fishes
Scope & Content:
Most of the notes are in Latin, with occasional remarks in English, and some also show the Bengali names. The notes correspond to the printed text of Fishes found in the river the Ganges... but have been considerably revised before publication.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali, English, and Latin
Date Range:
1800-1823
Extent:
1 volume in 2 parts

2. Mss Eur E70-E72

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E70-E72
Title:
Manuscript material for 'An Account of the Fishes found in the River Ganges and its branches, etc.'
Scope & Content:
Manuscript field notes, texts and drawings, which were used for the compilation of Francis Buchanan-Hamilton's An Account of the Fishes found in the River Ganges and its Branches (Edinburgh: A Constable & Co, 1822).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali, English, and Latin
Date Range:
1790-1822
Extent:
3 items

3. Mss Eur E70 A

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E70 A
Title:
'Original manuscript notes concerning the Gangetic fishes': Part I
Scope & Content:
Folios 1-122
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali, English, and Latin
Date Range:
1800-1823
Extent:
1 volume (122 folios)

4. Mss Eur E70 B

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E70 B
Title:
'Original manuscript notes concerning the Gangetic fishes': Part II
Scope & Content:
Folios 123-244.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali, English, and Latin
Date Range:
1800-1823
Extent:
1 volume (122 folios)

5. Mss Eur E72

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E72
Title:
144 drawings in an album, depicting Gangetic fish. By an Indian artist supervised by Buchanan. These drawings were used for the plates to Buchanan's 'An Account of the Fishes found in the River Ganges and its Branches', Edinburgh, 1822
Scope & Content:
One hundred and four folios of drawings in water-colour and pen and ink depicting Gangetic Fishes, made under the supervision of Francis Buchanan (later Buchanan-Hamilton, 1762-1829). 103 fishes are illustrated, one fish (No.65 and 66) occupying two folios. A coloured side view is usually give...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali, English, and Latin
Date Range:
1798-1814
Extent:
1 volume

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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