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1541. Mss Eur G37/18/10 ff.6-7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/10 ff.6-7
Title:
Petition from Hugh Baillie to the Court of Directors
Scope & Content:
The petition is in response to their refusal of his earlier petition for the repayment of money owed to his deceased son William. He requests that his question may be assessed by two Directors, one chosen by the Court of Directors and the other chosen by himself or Clive. An annuity would be as a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
after 1773
Extent:
2 folios

1542. Mss Eur G37/18/10 ff.8-9

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/10 ff.8-9
Title:
Petition brought by Mahomet Nehall to the President (Robert Clive) and Council of Fort William.
Scope & Content:
A request for assistance against the threats and disruption caused by gomestahs which have caused his labourers to run away and thus left him unable to pay his rents to the Nawab. Signed by the petitioner in Persian.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Persian
Date Range:
Mid 1760s
Extent:
2 folios

1543. 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

1544. Mss Eur G37/18/11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/11
Title:
Petitions.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1767-c 1774
Extent:
1 file containing 68 folios

1545. Mss Eur G37/18/11 9-10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/11 9-10
Title:
Petition of Razkirtynaran Duff to Clive as President and Governor of Fort William.
Scope & Content:
Requesting justice after Mr Dobbins took the petitioner's maunds of chinam by forces, sold them in his own name and did not make redress.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mid 1760s
Extent:
2 folios

1546. Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.32

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.32
Title:
Petition of Elizabeth Plate to Clive.
Scope & Content:
Mrs Plate had previously been a domestic servant in Market Drayton. She asks Clive for assistance.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 folio

1547. Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.33

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.33
Title:
Address or petition of Robert Davis to Clive.
Scope & Content:
Requesting Clive's assistance in guaranteeing his expenses in a legal case, so that the case may be brought and the petitioner receive justice.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 folio

1548. Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.34

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.34
Title:
Petition of Sarah Lloyd to Clive.
Scope & Content:
Asking him to sign the petition for Thomas Bridges' discharge from the First Regiment of Foot Guards.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 folio

1549. Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.35

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.35
Title:
Petition of George Spoonly, of Shrewsbury, cordwainer.
Scope & Content:
Requesting that Clive may procure him a place in the Custom House.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 folio

1550. Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.38

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/18/11 f.38
Title:
Petition of Madalena Lyon, widow.
Scope & Content:
Requesting aid.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 folio