Summarising the testimony of various persons concerning the origin of the Troubles in Bengal. Witnesses include Richard Becher, Charles Manningham, Francis Sykes, John Walsh, Sir Eyre Coote and Clive
The document relates to the Inland Trade, and especially to arrangements with the Nawabs and the role of the gomestahs. "Mr V" is probably Harry Verelst.
Printed announcement. The existing By-Laws are listed in one column with the amended texts parallel in the second column. Some pencil notes on the verso.
The memorandum outlines the causes of the war with Siraj ud-Daula and focuses particularly upon the reason for the loss of Calcutta and apportions blame. Some pagers have been cut off at the end of the document.
Two newspapers translated from Bengali into English.
Scope & Content:
The newspapers are dated at Fort William and relate to military and mercantile matters. Reports of military matters refer to both the English army and that of Shuja ud-Daula and Cossim Ali Khan. The translations include some social news.