Inquiry into the operation of the Act for the better government of Her Majesty’s Indian Territories. Select Committee of the House of Lords. First Report of Minutes of Evidence, with Appendix (627)
Inquiry into the operation of the Act for the better government of Her Majesty’s Indian Territories. Second and Third Reports of Evidence (627 i), (627 ii), and Index (627 iii)
Acts of Parliament relative to the East India Company, &c., 1541-1730 (collected in 1779)
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A collection of Acts mainly regarding trade, customs duties, &c., presumably brought together as indirectly affecting the Company’s trade. The Collection includes, however, the Act of 1698 (9 & 10 Will. III., ch. 71), 1711 (10 Anne, ch.35), and 1730 (3 Geo. III., c.14), extending the Comp...
Emigration from India to the Crown Colonies and Protectorates. (Sanderson) Committee. (Cd. 5192, &c.)
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Subject of Enquiry The general question of emigration from India to the Crown colonies; the particular colonies in which Indian immigration may be most usefully encouraged; the general advantages to be reaped in each case (i) by India itself; (ii) by each particular Colony.
East India Company’s Charter and the Government of His Majesty’s Indian Territories. Papers respecting negotiations with His Majesty’s Ministers, with a copy of Bill as passed by Parliament, and also Bill for regulating Trade to China and India, and Index. (Printed by order of the Court of Directors)
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Contains correspondence relating to the Constitution of the Government of India.
Indian Currency. Report of India Office (Herschell) Committee, with Evidence, Appendices, and further Parliamentary Papers (C.7060, &c.)
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Subject of Enquiry: Proposals of the Government of India for stopping the free coinage of silver in India, with a view to the introduction of a gold standard.
European Colonisation and Settlement in India: Inquiry into the best means for the promotion of, Reports, with Evidence, Appendices, and Indices (198), (171)
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Appendices: Alienated revenue (Bombay) – reply to statements by Mr Warden (Deccan Commission 1818-26); Opinions and policy advocated by Marquess of Hastings, Sir T Munro, and Mr Elphinstone; Proclamation on breaking out of war with the Peshwa; Settlement of conquered territory; Act XI of 1852; P...
Select Committees. General Indices under the several heads of the subjects inquired into by Select Committees,1834-59
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Renewal of the Charter; Compensation of Maritime Officers; Trade and Commerce – Trade with China; East India Produce; Cotton; Salt; Sugar and Coffee Planting; Steam communication with India; Colonisation and Settlement; Railways and Transport of Troops; Nawab of Surat.