Issue of a proclamation and circular instructions with the aim of dissuading the natives from decorating their children with gold and silver ornaments (includes statistics of infanticide in the Lower Provinces, 1809-16, p 21)
Report on the Native Free Schools at Chinsura and vicinity - death of the Superintendent, the Reverend Robert May - appointment of the Reverend John David Pearson as Superintendent.
Invasion of Cachar by the Raja of Manipur who subsequently withdraws on the approach of a British force - the Raja of Cachar takes refuge in the British territories.
Correspondence regarding the cholera epidemic in the Bengal Presidency
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Correspondence regarding the cholera epidemic in the Bengal Presidency - expenses incurred in procuring medicines and employing native doctors etc. (includes returns of patients, pp 19-22, 44)
‘Documents relative to the traffic in Slaves carried on at the Island of Zanzebar on the East Coast of Africa.’
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This item contains graphic descriptions of slavery. The item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations, cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay [Mumbai]. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; the African Institution, London;...
Report of the Bengal Medical Board on the administration of the lunatic asylums at Dacca [Dhaka], Murshidabad, Patna, Benares [Varanasi], Bareilly and Rasapagla
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Report of the Bengal Medical Board on the administration of the lunatic asylums at Dacca, Murshidabad, Patna, Benares, Bareilly and Rasapagla - suggested reforms - the allowance of the Superintending Surgeons is increased from 100 to 200 rupees 'per mensem', etc. (includes returns of patients, pp...
