Extracts from Consultations on Swally Marine, 24th Oct. 1660 to 12th Dec. 1661
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The Consultations are those of the Surat Council. They refer chiefly to quarrels with the Dutch and the native Governors, the latter causing them on the 23rd Sept. to issue orders to Captain Robert Browne of the Constantinople merchantman to cruise down the Coast, seize what vessels he could, and...
Letter, dated 13th April 1782, from Warren Hastings to Mr Sullivan
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Original. Says that a new scene has opened on the Coast owing to the alliance of the French with Haidar. Thinks that the War will be expensive, but anticipates success, and that a few years of peace will repay the expenses.
George Dodwell's claims on the East India Company during the protracted stay of his ship at Sulu
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Letter, dated 1st December 1780, from George Dodwell to Messrs. William Crichton, Robert Orme and John Hunter, Arbitrators of Mr. George Dodwell’s claims on the East India Company. Signed by George Dodwell himself. Gives reasons for the protracted stay of his ship at Sulu. Various references are ...
Unsigned and incomplete, possibly by John Call, see 304. 1. The endorsement shows that the first four sheets are lacking. The missing portion is possibly given in 326. 1.
Opinion of Mr Edward Wheler against a proposed increase to the Salary of Sir Eyre Coote, Commander-in-Chief
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Opinion of Mr. Edward Wheler (Member of the Supreme Council at Calcutta), dated 16th April 1779, against a proposed increase to the Salary of Sir Eyre Coote, Commander-in-Chief. Copy. From this it appears that Sir Eyre Coote's annual emoluments amounted to £10,000 as Member of Council, and £6,000...