Causes of the War in the Carnatic, and the present condition of the British possessions in these parts (Maratha War). 1st and 2nd Reports, with Appendices, by Committee of Secrecy of the House of Commons (“Dundas Committee”)
Contains: Errata in fifth report; Instructions from Court to Warren Hastings; Correspondence between court and Warren Hastings, 1771-6, and extracts from Bengal Secret Consultations; Correspondence between Warren Hastings and various persons; Allahabad and Korah revenues; Nawab’s account with Sha...
Contains: Errata in second, third and sixth report; Accounts, 1771-81 (civil, military and marine charges, receipts, &c. bond debts); Correspondence and extracts from Bombay Secret Consultations.
Reprint of remainder of Appendix to Fifth Report, of Sixth Report and Appendix, of copy of narrative from Governor-General to Edward Wheler relative to the affair at Benares (Chait Singh), of Secret Letter from Bengal, dated 16 October 1781, with table of contents and index to the six reports of the Committee
Administration of Justice in Bengal, Behar, and Orissa, &c. 1st to 5th Reports, with Appendices, of Select Committee of House of Commons (“Burke” Committee)
Scope & Content:
Subject of Enquiry: To consider how the British Possessions in the East Indies may be held and governed with the greatest security and advantage to this country.