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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 D566/24

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Mss Eur D566/24
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p.51: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Letter of introduction of Ram Govind Ghose. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1776
Extent:
Unspecified

3. Mss Eur D566/25

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Mss Eur D566/25
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p.53: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Letter of introduction of Anund Chund Sein. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1776
Extent:
Unspecified

4. Mss Eur D566/32

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Mss Eur D566/32
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p.71: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Refers to complaint from Ameer of Rungpore. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jun 1777
Extent:
Unspecified

5. Mss Eur D566/13

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Mss Eur D566/13
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p.27: Geo. Monson to [William Harwood?] Only supported Harwood in his appointment to Dinagepore because he thought Harwood was entitled to the post both by merit and by conduct. Was very pleased with his superintendence of the Pergunnahs in his division. Mr Wilton has got contract of opium in Mr ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

6. Mss Eur D566/11

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Mss Eur D566/11
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p.23: J. Clavering to [William Harwood?] Apologises for not writing but has been very busy. Praises Harwood's measures in settlement of Rungpore and in recovering money from agents of the Bank. Hears that it is usual for senassies to infest a district in cold weather, so tells him to keep batt...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Oct 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

7. Mss Eur D566/30

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Mss Eur D566/30
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p.63: Warren Hastings to [William Harwood?] Intends to remove from office the Ameer of Gorra. Warning against misinformation. 4 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Apr 1777
Extent:
Unspecified

8. Mss Eur D566/10

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Mss Eur D566/10
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p.21: P. Francis to William Harwood Has been away from Council ill with fever. 2 folios.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Sep 1775
Extent:
Unspecified

9. 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

10. Mss Eur D566/14

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Mss Eur D566/14
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p.29: P. Francis to William Harwood Praises Harwood's activity and ability. Saw Raja's Vaqueels ten days previously who said they were ready to do anything he wanted. Does not wish to 'make much ceremony with him'. Thinks Raja is hiding something because he has been so unwilling to give any pa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Dec 1775
Extent:
Unspecified