Letters and signed duplicate letters from the Select Committee of Fort St George to Clive.
Scope & Content:
The letters inform Clive of various subjects, including the requisitioning of the Lapwing snow (with the warning that these are the only reinforcements he can expect), the outbreak of war with France, military intelligence of the enemy's manoeuvres and congratulations upon Clive's successes.
Copy of a letter from Fort St George to Admiral Watson.
Scope & Content:
The letter is probably from the Select Committee and records their congratulations for his part in the recapture of Fort William and passing on military intelligence including the fall of Port Mahon.
Copy of a letter from the Committee at Fort William to Clive condoling with his illness and assuring him that his work will not be undermined after his departure for England.
Extracts from consultations undertaken at Fort William and a letter from the Council at Fort William to the Court of Directors between 15 November 1764 and 11 December 1766.
Scope & Content:
The primary topics are the impending departure and remuneration of Commodore Tinker and his squadron and Clive's legacy from Mir Jafar with his intention to use it to create a fund for disabled solders and their families. Some other subjects are also briefly discussed. There is no indication of...