Incomplete abstract of letters relating to military matters.
Scope & Content:
The abstract gives the date, and summarises the contents. It is unclear whether the names given is the author or recipient, although the former is more probably. A number is also given, suggesting that the letters may have been registered upon receipt. The letters cover a period between 7 Jul-29 ...
The business of the meetings centres upon correspondence with Mr Watts concerning a treaty with Mir Jafar, including discussion of terms suggested by Watts and the plan to deceive Omichund. Also included are copies of letters between Siraj ud-Daula and Monsieur Law. Endorsed "Appendix No 5.".
Copies of and extracts from documents relating to relations with the Dutch at Hughly.
Scope & Content:
The documents extracted include letters and council minutes. Relations deteriorated as a result of rivalries between British and Dutch gomestahs. Some French.
Copies of letters sent to Adrian Bisdom and the Council at Hughly from the President and Council of Fort William.
Scope & Content:
The letters document the sale of saltpetre to the Dutch and the decline in good relations between the two communities due to alleged insults and ill usage from the British gomestahs. Marked 'No 12'.