Dated at Calcutta, concerning relations with Shuja ud-Daula, the war with Hyder Ali, internal disputes among the Council and the power of that Council compared to that of the Governor. In duplicate.
Copy of a letter from the Select Committee to General Smith, Mr Carter and Mr Russell upon their deputation to Shuja ud-Daula, dated 29 November 1768.
Scope & Content:
Outlining the bounds of their terms and the Committee's advice of what the deputation may expect Shuja ud-Daula's reactions to be. The letter also concerns financial circumstances, and touches upon the scarcity of silver and the abundance of coin believed to be awaiting remittance from gomestahs ...