Incomplete draft text of a defence of Clive possibly intended for the house of Commons.
Scope & Content:
The text may be in Clive's hand, however a note on the final folio states: "Remarks on attack made on Lord Clive in 1773 in House of Commons. This Paper of Sir H Strachey may be useful. J.M.".
"An Abstract of the Parliamentary Proceedings in regard to India".
Scope & Content:
Each entry is dated and covers a period between 12 April 1771 and 15 June 1773. This seems to be a draft text since it has been extensively amended. Possibly in Clive's handwriting.
Draft observation upon the threats posed to the maintenance of the British position in India, with particular emphasis upon disarmament. The document also includes a list of potential concessions that could be made.
Scope & Content:
The draft is possibly in Clive's hand, with annotations by him.