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1. Mss Eur D566

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Mss Eur D566
Title:
Letters received by William Harwood, Bengal Civil Service, from Philip Francis, Warren Hastings, John Clavering and George Monson
Scope & Content:
Letters received by William Harwood, Bengal Civil Service 1763-80, Chief at Dinajpur 1775-80, comprising 28 from Philip Francis, 8 from Warren Hastings, 7 from Lt-Gen Sir John Clavering and 2 from Col George Monson, chiefly relating to the revenue and administration of Dinajpur and Rangpur with s...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1775-1779
Extent:
1 volume

2. Mss Eur D566/1

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Mss Eur D566/1
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p.1: P. Francis to William Harwood. 14 Jan 1775. Harwood's friend Mr Hesilridge appointed Assistant at Dinagepore. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
Unspecified

3. Mss Eur D566/2

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Mss Eur D566/2
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p.3: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Board would have completed Settlement but Dinagepore proceedings had not been sent. The proposed deductions seem enormous. Assures Harwood of his friendship. Asks him to write privately. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jan 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

4. Mss Eur D566/3

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Mss Eur D566/3
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p.5: P. F [rancis] to [William Harwood?] Governor is looking for a more healthy spot as seat of District than Dinagepore. Tells Harwood to take care for revenue and for people. Asks Harwood to send copies of all his letters from himself (i.e. Francis). 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jan 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

5. Mss Eur D566/4

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Mss Eur D566/4
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p.7: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Raja's proposal accepted. Treasury of Rungpore has been mentioned at Board. Miserable state of country when Harwood took over. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Mar 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

6. Mss Eur D566/5

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Mss Eur D566/5
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p.9: P. Francis to William Harwood Board is insisting on Bankers paying into the Kalsa the amount of the Rungpore collection already paid to their agents. Wants Harwood's opinion. Institution of the Bank being closed on 12 June next. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Mar 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

7. Mss Eur D566/6

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Mss Eur D566/6
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p.11: P. Francis to William Harwood Irreconcilable divisions prevail in the council - with consequent delays in business and the conduct of public affairs. This due to a reciprocal want of confidence among the members of Council. Hence great duty and trust devolves upon local councils. Harwood...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 May 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

8. Mss Eur D566/7

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Mss Eur D566/7
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p.13: P. Francis to William Harwood Will bring Christie's affair before Board on Tuesday. In favour of Harwood's Rungpore settlement scheme. Impropriety of Naib of Purnea being at same time Farmer of the province. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 May 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

9. Mss Eur D566/8

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Mss Eur D566/8
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p.15: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Harwood's standing with council is very high so tells him not to have any fears. Says account of his District satisfactory. Awaiting letters. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jul 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

10. Mss Eur D566/9

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Mss Eur D566/9
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p.17: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Harwood's last despatches not yet read at Board. He (Francis) does not need any more copies of the papers he has sent to Harwood. Raja of Dinagepore not to be emancipated from Harwood's authority and he should not be allowed to keep up an appearance of armed...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Sep 1775
Extent:
Unspecified